Caring Tips for Brugmansia
The editor answers your questions about the experience of growing Brugmansia at home, the key points of caring for Brugmansia, and the following editor will provide you with detailed answers.
Brugmansia, also known as Datura, has a compact shape, not more than a foot tall. It has lush green leaves, thick and large in size, densely covered with fluffy hair. The bell-shaped flowers are large and beautiful. The flowers come in a variety of colors and have a long blooming period, making it an excellent indoor summer potted plant for appreciation.
Brugmansia should not be planted too deep. Generally, when the seedlings have grown 4-5 true leaves, they should be transplanted into small pots. The planting depth should be such that the top bud of the corm is level with the soil surface. If planted too deep, the corm is prone to rot or poor growth.
After planting, place it in a room with a higher temperature (about 20°C). Begin applying dilute liquid fertilizer after the seedlings have adjusted. During the growing period, apply a thin layer of fertilizer every 7-10 days. In the early stage of growth, focus on promoting leaf growth and apply liquid fertilizer with more nitrogen; in the later stage, focus on flowering and apply liquid fertilizer with more phosphorus. Brugmansia is a perennial succulent herb with a large corm. Therefore, watering must be evenly and moderately, not too wet or too dry, and the water temperature should not fluctuate between hot and cold.
If the potting soil is too dry, the plant's growth will be poor, and the leaves will turn yellow; if the soil is too wet, it can cause excessive growth, soft and drooping flower stems, failure to bloom, or flower buds falling off, and long-term waterlogging can lead to crown rot. When watering or fertilizing, be careful not to get fertilizer or water on the leaves or flower buds as they have fluffy hair and can easily rot if they get wet. During the growing season, water the ground frequently to increase humidity.
If the room is too dry, the leaves will easily turn yellow, affecting the appearance. Brugmansia is a semi-shaded flower. As the sun becomes stronger in late spring, it needs to be shaded during the hottest part of the day; in summer, move it to a slightly sunny place indoors for care, ensuring proper ventilation but not allowing air to flow directly, maintaining higher humidity indoors, and lowering the temperature to prevent dormancy. If the temperature exceeds 30 degrees, the plant will enter a dormant or semi-dormant state.
After flowering, the light should be slightly stronger to aid in seed maturity and corm development. Lowering the temperature to around 15°C during the flowering period can extend the blooming time. After flowering, promptly remove the flower stalks if you are not planning to save seeds to prevent nutrient consumption, which will benefit continued flowering and corm growth.
After the winter, the leaves wither and enter the dormant period. You can place the pot in a shaded and dry place indoors to let it go dormant, or knock the corm out of the pot and bury it in a pot filled with sand, taking care to prevent moisture that could cause rot. The indoor temperature in winter should be kept above 0 degrees. During the overwintering period, stop fertilizing and reduce watering. Corms can usually be cultivated continuously for 7-8 years. For old corms, pay attention to renewal.
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