
Water the plant sparingly and don’t feed until the following spring.
Soil and Transplanting
Use quality potting soil with a pot providing enough space for the root system and supports to keep from tipping over.
Repot every year in the spring to refresh the soil and provide the plant with more nutrients.
After repotting, lightly water the plant and gradually increase watering over the coming weeks.
Resume feeding the plant about 14 days after transplanting.
Annual pruning helps keep the size of the plant more manageable.
As mentioned, it may reach up to 32’ feet when planted in the ground.
In a container, it can still reach several meters very quickly.
Trim the stems back up to halfway.
Trimming the stems back too far may harm the plant and stunt development for several years.
The best time to trim is just before or after winter when its growth is slower compared to the warmer months.
TIP: To make overwintering easier and encourage fuller blooms, maintain a height of 10” – 12” inches when trimming the plant back.
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How to Propagate Brugmansia Sanguinea?
Propagate Brugmansia sanguinea using stem or tip cuttings.
To take tip cuttings, trim the leader below the upper growth of leaves and above the next set of branches.
To take stem cuttings, trim a branch near the main stem, ensuring the branch contains at least two sets of leaves.
It’s easier to take these cuttings when pruning the plant back at the end of winter.
After taking the cuttings, dip the cut tips into rootone rooting hormone and plant in propagating trays or small pots.
Keep in a bright spot and cover with plastic.
Wait for the plants to take root before transplanting them to new containers or the garden.
The young plants should be ready for their new homes by early spring and may still produce flowers in the summer.
Brugmansia Sanguinea Main Pests Or Disease Problems
Look out for spider mites, slugs, and snails. Use Diatomaceous Earth (DE) for control.
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The mites may attack the plant in dry conditions and occurs more frequently when grown indoors.
Move the plant outdoors and mist frequently to get rid of the mites.
If the fresh air and spraying don’t stop the mites, use a miticide to treat the infestation.
How to get rid of slugs or snails, pick them off or use a slug or snail bait. Again try DE.
Besides pests, watch out for the plant itself.
All parts of the plant contain poison and may cause severe reactions when ingested.
Never grow it in a spot where children or pets can easily reach it.
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Suggested Brugmansia Sanguinea Uses
Give the plant home lots of sunlight, but ensure the plant receives cool temperatures at night and during the winter.
Plants can grow into a large shrub but can be kept to a reasonable size with occasional pruning.
Grown as a potted patio plant in locations with lots of light it makes a striking flower display.
Just remember to keep it away from pets and children.