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Brugmansia in a pot is like a Prima Donna on stage: this unusual exotic plant will captivate all beholders with the appearance of its inflorescences: bright, large and fragrant, enhancing the pleasant smell closer to night. In its natural habitat, Brugmansia grows up to five meters in height. Keeping such a giant at home, in a small apartment, is of course not a good idea. However, thanks to breeders, modern flower growers have the opportunity to plant hybrid varieties of exotic plants in a container: they are not so large, but on the contrary, they are quite compact, but they still bloom just as breathtakingly.

Angelonia - a flower with an angelic character

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Meet Angelonia.
Initially I was attracted by the title. Like many people, I thought it came from the word “angel.” But no! It comes from the name of the "angelon" people in Caracas, Venezuela. This beauty also grows in South and Central America, in Mexico. In warm countries it is a perennial, but in our country it is an annual or indoor flower. There are several varieties: both tall (60 cm) and lower (20-30 cm). I have Serenita. Compact form, up to 30 cm tall, color - purple, crimson or white. Angelonias are also called “poor man’s orchids” because of the similarity of the flowers to orchid flowers. Personally, I don’t find much similarity, but that’s good: orchids are “not my flowers.” This flower captivated me with its unpretentiousness. Truly angelic character. This can be especially appreciated in hot climates. My little angels forgive me for “forgot to water” and “didn’t feed me.” Agree - this is important! They also grow well in the scorching sun, both in a flower bed and in a plastic flower pot. At our + 30 +40, not a single plant withered, requiring watering. Aphids do not settle on it, snails do not eat it. (Or am I just so lucky!?). Seriously, angelonias are very resistant to diseases and pests. They look beautiful with stones and require a minimum of soil. Angels grow wonderfully in a container. They do not require cutting, pinching or shaping. If you cut off a faded peduncle, the angelonia immediately produces a new one. Grows in a neat, compact bush. When sown in mid-February, it blooms at the end of June and blooms until frost. Disadvantages include slow growth at the seedling stage. I sow in mid-February at the same time as petunias and lobelias. I spread the seeds on the surface of the soil and do not sprinkle them, as they need light. I water it carefully, cover it with film and put it in a warm place (~22 degrees). Shoots appear in five to six days. I remove the film and put it under the phytolamp. Temperature ~ 18-19 degrees. And so on until the beginning of April, then on the windowsill. For picking, I expect not 2 leaves, but 4-6. Angelonias have small roots, compact plants, and are easy and pleasant to work with. April 22 Tops and roots The picking is over. The seedlings are not capricious, they tolerate picking well. In mid-May, I planted the rosemary, partly in a flower bed, partly in flower pots with neutral soil and acidic soil (for hydrangeas). Be careful, angelonias do not tolerate frost! The first flowers From the beginning of July, the angels show themselves in all their glory. These were pots with acidic soil. The flowers turned out lush and not very tall. Although we gained the promised 30 centimeters. In a flowerbed Angelonia can also be grown as a young plant if you bring it indoors for the winter and care for it like a houseplant. Also in this case, you can propagate it by cuttings. I will describe this process in my next work, in winter... I hope you liked the angelic character of this pretty flower. Thank you. The online store Seedspost.ru invites you to familiarize yourself with the Flower Seeds catalog, where you can choose and purchase any seeds you like, including Angelonia Serenita

Care by month

February

In February, the plant needs to be “awakened” - moved closer to the light, and started to water moderately. It is worth replanting Brugmansia in fresh fertile humus soil, preferably with an almost neutral pH (6-7.5), shortening the shoots and, if necessary, overgrown, very thickened roots.

If there is not enough space, cut last year's shoots short (to a length of 20-30 cm).

April-March

In March, the plants “come to life”. When they begin to grow, you can start fertilizing with fertilizer for plants with decorative leaves (it contains a lot of nitrogen). Brugmansia can be planted in the ground when the threat of frost has passed.

May

At the beginning of May, the plants are gradually hardened off on the street (balcony) for at least a week. In the second half of the month they are left outdoors. If unexpected frosts are expected, the plants must be covered or brought indoors.

June July

For specimens several years old, a 20-40 liter container with large holes in the bottom is required. It is worth loading the pots with stones so that they are stable, and placing them on stands (the water will not drain too quickly, but it will not remain in excess for too long).

You can bury the pot in the ground to the middle of the height (the roots will grow through the drainage holes) in a place that has been previously fertilized with garden compost or manure. You can also plant the plant in the ground without a container.

During the season, young plants reach a length of more than a meter (in the photo there is a plant on the balcony).

Water the plants deeply, several times a day in hot weather. Otherwise, they will quickly fade and the flower buds will fall off. From May to mid-August, every 4 days we use a multi-component fertilizer for flowering plants, containing a lot of potassium and phosphorus (starvation causes yellowing and falling leaves).

In June-August, trim the tips of the shoots by 15-20 cm so that they have a slightly woody lower part. We prepare cuttings from them.

September

From the beginning of the month, we completely stop feeding and greatly limit watering.

October

Without waiting for frost to be announced, we dig up plants growing in the ground and trim the ends of the roots and branches. We plant it in a container and sprinkle it with peat or place it in a box covered with jute. Plants (including those from balconies and terraces) are transferred to cool rooms.

November

If potted specimens are moved (without pruning) to the veranda, they will bloom for a short time. Bushes do not require intensive watering. You can chop them up a little and put them in the pantry.

Growing Angelonias as a Perennial

Angelonia does not have to be grown only as an annual plant. It cannot stand even the slightest frost, but it is quite possible to preserve it from year to year. After flowering, it is enough to dig up the angelonias and plant them in pots (if they are not already growing in containers) and take them to the rooms. By growing it in the cold season as an ordinary houseplant, and just watering it regularly, maintaining light soil moisture, you will ensure that next year the bush will continue its life in the garden.

If you want to decorate your rooms with winter-blooming angelonias, the plants need to be prepared in advance for moving to other conditions. In August, all shoots should be cut in half, and in September the pots should be taken indoors. With normal watering, angelonia will bloom again in November. Unfortunately, after such repeated flowering, angelonia will not be able to survive another year, but it will still be useful as a mother plant for cuttings. It is enough just to prune the shoots in February by cutting cuttings - and you will have a new generation of angelonias for the garden.

Flowerbed with angelonias. © gsheehan

Angelonias can be grown not only in the garden in open soil or pots, but also in indoor culture. These are living bouquets that have no equal in beauty in a summer interior. Angelonias have a fairly compact rhizome and are content with a minimum of soil. That is why they feel equally good both in pots and in the flower garden.

The way out is to take cuttings

Don’t fall into a stupor, boldly cut off the fork of the tree, place the cutting in a jar of water, illuminate it - the cuttings will take root and you will have small trees that retain the ability to bloom next season.

Important! Such cuttings only work for flowering plants. And if your Brugmansia does not bloom, then it needs to be kept as it is until the next season.

The angelic beauty of one of the most impressive flyers

When angelonias are ranked among the most beautifully flowering annuals, there is no question of any exaggeration. This is a unique annual plant whose beauty is simply mesmerizing. Angelonia is a real aristocrat. And its decorative features are best characterized by its popular nickname - “poor orchid” . Each individual flower of this plant is most similar in shape and beauty to orchids. Only the size of each flower is much smaller. But there are much more flowers in the inflorescences than in indoor princesses.

Angelonia. © Chris A

Outwardly, angelonia is a little reminiscent of diascia, but its shoots are not ampelous and flexible, but upright and rather rigid. Among gardeners who have already discovered this beauty thanks to exhibitions and fairs, it is also known as the “ flower with an angel’s face .” In its homeland, in hot Mexico, angelonia is popular as a summer snapdragon.

Angelonias are a large genus of ornamental plants, including more than 30 species. Today in landscape design, Angelonias are represented by variety mixtures and variety groups, usually of hybrid origin, bred on the basis of Angelonia angustifolia . It is best to choose angelonias based on the color of the flowers from the seeds or seedlings available to you.

The main advantage of angelonias is their very long and spectacular flowering. This annual plant does not bloom from spring until frost, but does not know competitors all summer. But the duration pales in comparison to the originality of the flower shapes. A unique feature of angelonia is the ability to produce new flower stalks even at the end of flowering. It not only opens the buds of already formed flowers, but after cutting off the faded shoots it produces full-fledged new ones.

Bouquet of Angelonia in a vase. © cdanna2003

The color range of angelonias is also very representative. The flowers of the plant are painted in various shades of purple, white, pink, blue, while different flowers sometimes combine several shades, and most angelonias have a watercolor color, with transitions from light to more intense.

Angelonia is an excellent cut crop. In terms of the grace and beauty of its inflorescences, it can compete with any greenhouse or hothouse plant. She is especially good in large bouquets. Angelonia flowers do not fade for more than 10 days and emit the same apple-like aroma with a slight grape tinge as the leaves when rubbed. You will never find such an airy and lacy plant again.

Propagation of indoor Brugmansia by cuttings

Cuttings make it faster and easier to get a flowering plant than when planting Brugmansia seeds and caring for tiny seedlings. Specimens grown from sections of half or completely lignified shoots bloom in the second year after planting. For seedlings, this takes from 2 to 4 years.

You can get hardy cuttings ready to form roots from spring to early autumn, the main thing is that there are growth points on such pieces of the stem. Branched cuttings bloom earlier than ordinary, straight ones.

It’s even better to use root layering to propagate Brugmansia, which every now and then appears at the base of an adult plant. They are separated during transplantation, like stem cuttings, treated with a root formation stimulator and dropped into a light substrate with a high nutrient content or immersed in water with the addition of several pieces of charcoal or activated carbon.

The average length of a Brugmansia cutting is 15–20 cm, which is enough to awaken 1–3 growth points. In a room greenhouse, roots form in 4–7 weeks, after which the seedlings can be transferred from their own pots.

How is planting in open ground carried out?

Planting Brugmansia and caring for it in open ground is not particularly difficult; even an inexperienced gardener can cope with it. The culture prefers bright and warm places, so growing it year-round in the garden (especially in areas with a cold climate) is prohibited. Even with mild winters, the crop takes a long time to recover from the cold and does not have time to bloom normally by summer.

How does the Angel's Trumpet flower overwinter? If a gardener wants to grow this plant in the garden, then in winter he will have to bring it indoors. Planting in the soil involves transferring the flower in the fall into a large tub together with a lump of earth and growing it in the winter in a room, which can be a winter garden or a simple apartment.

In spring, as soon as the air temperature rises to 10 degrees and the danger of night frosts disappears, the plant is transferred back to the garden, where it quickly adapts and soon begins to delight the gardener with beautiful and lush flowers.

The main disadvantage of growing according to this principle is the root system, which grows greatly over the summer, which complicates its transfer and cultivation indoors in cold weather.

Description of the plant

Brugmansia is an exotic crop belonging to the Solanaceae family. Due to the fact that the culture is poisonous, it is prohibited from being placed in bedrooms and children's rooms. The best location for the flower is a winter garden or greenhouse. It is important to remember that growing the Angel's Trumpet flower is quite difficult and will require a lot of work and patience from the grower.

The place of origin of the evergreen shrub is the subtropical regions of South America. Other names for the flower include Datura, Brugmansia arborescens, Demon Tree and Angel's Trumpets. The plant is called a demon because of its poisonous properties, and an angel because of its attractive and graceful flowers.

In the wild, the plant likes to grow in forests and river valleys. With any method of growing for the winter, the flower must be brought indoors so that it does not suffer from low temperatures. Most often, the flower simply dies on the street in winter.

Possibility of growing as a perennial

Angelonia growing from seeds at home

Angelonia will not survive the cold winter of the middle zone. But it has a fairly compact root system and does not require a large volume of soil either. These factors are enough for it to feel comfortable in a pot and acquire the status of a perennial plant.

Then there are two options for the development of events:

1. Save angelonia for the winter period, and next year plant it again in open ground. After completing the flowering phase, it is enough to dig up the plant, place it in containers or pots, take it home and keep it in conditions for ordinary indoor plants.
2. Use as a winter flowering house plant. In this case, Angelonia needs to be prepared in advance for a change of residence. In August, the shoots are cut in half, a month later they are transplanted into pots and taken into the house, caring for them as if they were a houseplant. After some time it will bloom again.

But this method has a key drawback - while enjoying winter flowering, you will have to sacrifice the plant for the next year. But by pruning the shoots in February, you will get excellent cutting material for a new generation of plants.

How to propagate the “intoxicating tree”

Most often, at home, gardeners use two methods of propagation - cuttings and seed. But please note: hybrid varieties cannot be propagated by seed. That is, it will work out, but not completely: the characteristics of the species will not be preserved with this method of reproduction.

Algorithm for propagation by cuttings

The off-season is the ideal period for cuttings. By and large, it makes absolutely no difference when the process is carried out - in spring or autumn. The main thing is to cut the shoots with a reserve, so that later you can select the strongest and most suitable ones.

• Slicing. We are only interested in annual branches that have already become woody. You need to cut the cuttings in a special way: so that there is a growing point on each piece. A cutting without a growing point will not give any result. It is also very desirable that the cuttings have at least three buds. You can have four, but you don’t need more. All large leaf blades present on the cuttings must be removed
• Formation of roots. In order for each cutting to develop its own root system, their edges must be lowered into a vessel with water. The vessel should be placed in a sunny place. It is also advisable to achieve a favorable air temperature - around 20 degrees. Well, then put the cut cuttings into this vessel and keep them there until roots appear at their tips.

In order to prevent rotting of cuttings and young roots, the water in the vessel must be changed periodically, each time adding one tablet of activated carbon to it.

• Transplanting into a pot. From the moment the roots begin to grow until the plant is sent to the substrate, 14-21 days will pass. As soon as the root system has developed sufficiently, feel free to fill the pot with substrate and transplant the cutting into it. To prepare the substrate for the first planting, you will need one part peat soil, one part perlite and the same amount of river sand.

Seed propagation algorithm

The seed propagation method is less popular than cuttings. The problem is that sometimes more than two months pass between sowing and pecking the seedlings, which, you see, is quite a long time. However, no one interferes with your botanical experiments. Follow our algorithm to get the desired result.

1. When to sow? You can do it right in January or early February. It is optimal to sow Brugmansia before the beginning of March.
2. How to prepare seeds? Before sowing, dip the seeds in the stimulating solution according to the instructions on the package or package insert.
3. In what land should I sow? For sowing Brugmansia, ordinary country soil is suitable. The main thing is that the acidity of the substrate is zero, that is, neutral.
4. How to sow? Scatter the seeds over the surface of the container without deepening them, and sprinkle with earth on top so that the top layer is no thicker than 1 cm.
5. What to do next? All that remains is to cover the container with cling film and place it in a warm, sunny place. From time to time the film must be lifted. This way the seedlings will be ventilated. Also, at the time of ventilation, the soil should be moistened with a spray bottle.

As soon as you see seedlings appearing in the pot, the need for greenhouse conditions will disappear. We remove the film and continue to care for the babies. The time for picking will come only when five full-fledged leaves are formed on each seedling.

Features of cultivation

In the southern regions, Angel's Trumpets are planted in the soil. In winter, the above-ground part of the plant dies, but the root system itself remains until spring, after which new shoots bloom from it.

Wild Brugmansia can reach a height of 5 meters; among indoor varieties there are smaller varieties. The leaves of the crop are large, oval in shape, with wavy edges (reach 1.5 meters in length). Flowers can be bell-shaped, funnel-shaped, elongated and large - up to 20 centimeters in diameter, up to 50 centimeters in length.

The color of flowers directly depends on the variety; it can be yellow, cream, red and even orange, which gives the gardener the opportunity to choose any color for himself. Among the new varieties, two- and three-color flowers are distinguished. The aroma of the plant is quite bright, becoming stronger in the evening and at night.

The poisonous properties of the Angel Trumpets flower have a psychotropic effect, which is important to consider when growing the crop in an apartment. For normal growth and flowering, the flower should be provided with a cold winter. Brugmansia in a pot should not be grown in a home where there are young children and pets. Plants should be placed in a room away from the bedroom. The psychotropic effect becomes stronger at night.

Useful properties and toxicity of Brugmansia

At home, the local population uses Brugmansia as a medicinal plant. Its hallucinogenic properties are widely used for religious rituals. It should be borne in mind that all parts of the plant are highly poisonous. They contain high levels of scopolamine and atropine. The rich aroma of Brugmansia flowers can cause a severe headache.

Home care

Watering

Irrigation should be plentiful in summer and moderate in winter. If the weather is hot in summer, water the plant every other day or daily. In winter, at a temperature of 16-18 degrees, water 2-3 times a month. This variety of pelargonium is dry-resistant , which means it is able to accumulate moisture. It is necessary to ensure that the soil is not over-moistened during watering. Otherwise it will harm the root system. You should not spray the plant when flowering, as this will have a detrimental effect on the flowers.

Illumination

Geranium Angel needs quite a lot of light. Only then will they develop normally, bloom profusely, and their foliage will be healthy and juicy. In summer, the plant needs to be shaded, and in winter, light should be added using artificial sources. In a dark place, flowering stops or stops completely, the stems begin to stretch, and the leaves fade.

Temperature

During flowering and growth, the flower feels comfortable at a temperature of +20-+25 degrees. During dormancy (October-February), the variety requires coolness. The optimal temperature remains +12- +15 degrees. If you keep pelargonium in a warm room in winter, then water it in the same way as in summer, just do not feed it.

Fertilizers and fertilizers

From spring to autumn, when active flowering of the Angel is observed, it is necessary to apply fertilizing.
Do this 2 times a month. Liquid formulations are best. Place them in slightly moist soil. Choose fertilizers that contain nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. To obtain abundant greenery, you need to choose fertilizer with a high concentration of nitrogen. And for abundant flowering, the composition must contain potassium and phosphorus. Liquid fertilizer Pelargovit is excellent. Apply it in the dosage and at the frequency indicated on the package.

Growing and care

Brugmansia is thermophilic, it can be grown in the ground in the garden and in a pot on the terrace or balcony. The plant is formed in the form of a large bush or small tree. Growing Brugmansia, although labor-intensive, is very rewarding; plants can reach a height of almost 3 m, each producing hundreds of flowers per season!

Selecting a location

Due to their large size, it is important to provide the plants with a suitable location where they will show off their qualities most beautifully.

At home, Brugmansia grows best in a secluded, sunny place. In shaded positions, the bush may not develop properly and may stop blooming. At noon, when the sun is brightest, it is worth slightly shading the plant to prevent leaf burns.

In the garden, Brugmansias do not like windy positions; strong winds can destroy delicate leaves and flowers, and even knock over a huge bush growing in a pot. The species prefers semi-shaded positions, preferably in an eastern exposure or under tree branches.

Watering, fertilizing

Brugmansia requires a constantly moist substrate. In hot weather, water it more often to keep the flowers and leaves in good condition. Standing in full, hot summer sun can be uncomfortable for the plant. In such conditions, it is necessary to water 2-3 times a day; the plant consumes a huge amount of water due to its large leaves.

In mid-summer, the best growing location is in sheltered partial shade.

In order for the plant to bloom until autumn, it requires careful care. Very rapid growth and the production of a large number of large flowers requires the application of fertilizers, without which good results cannot be expected. Brugmansias require fertilizer on a regular basis - every week, along with watering, they are fertilized with multicomponent compounds, but in a slightly lower concentration than recommended on the packaging. A suitable fertilizer should contain:

• 15-17% nitrogen;
• 30% potassium;
• 10% phosphorus,
• magnesium and trace elements.

The plant develops well after applying Azofoska fertilizer. Apply 1 teaspoon of fertilizer per 5-6 quart pot.

You can also feed with plant infusions. Systematic fertilizers combined with regular watering will allow the plant to develop many flower buds. Stop feeding Brugmansia in September.

How to trim

Brugmansia needs to be trimmed properly. Flowers will appear on the upper shoots. The better the plant bushes, the more buds it has. A sign that flowers will appear on this shoot is the presence of asymmetrical leaves. Removing this year's growth that grows on the main stem or at its base also stimulates flowering.

Brugmansia is pruned before winter. Only the tender tops are cut off, and in the spring they are shortened further. For a biennial plant, we leave 2 thick shoots.

If Brugmansia is young, you should wait until it grows and only then remove the top. We also consistently remove all sprouts growing on the main shoot.

In subsequent years, we leave 3-4 branches about 1 m long). The plant may also have a single shoot that branches at the top. However, such a tree is not very stable and when grown in a pot it easily turns over. It is better to bury such a specimen in the garden with a container in the summer or plant the plant in the ground. The shoots on the trunk should be removed.

Advice. By removing faded flowers, Brugmansia will bloom more abundantly.

Overwintering a houseplant

Before the first frost, we move cold-sensitive Brugmansia indoors, for example, to a bright veranda or loggia. Plants tolerate wintering at temperatures of 5-10 degrees Celsius. Water less often in winter, be careful with moderately moist substrates - avoid over-moistening. Plants can overwinter at home - in a bright, cool room.

Wintering a plant dug from open ground

If Brugmansia is grown in open ground, in the Moscow region, in the middle zone, for the winter it is dug up and planted in large containers, for example, in a bucket. The plant produces thick tuberous roots that can be stored like dahlia tubers. Since the roots of the plant spread widely, you can transplant it into a wide basin. In this case, the above-ground part is cut off at a height of 20 cm. Stored in a cool room, with a temperature of about 10 ° C, with access to light, watering occasionally.

If it is not possible to provide a bright room, Brugmansia can overwinter in a dark cellar if it is dry and draft-free. After such storage, the plant usually does not begin to bloom longer.

Growing problems, diseases, pests

• A strong wind can break branches and throw the pot over; you need to choose a windless place.
• Heavy rain damages the leaves (it is safer to place the plant under a light roof).
• The most common growing mistakes that lead to yellowing and falling leaves are too much sunlight, lack of nutrients and water.
• The presence of pests on the undersides of leaves is also the cause of massive leaf fall. Spider mites and thrips can harm Brugmansia (their presence is indicated by small spots and cobwebs on yellowed leaves). Also, aphids and whiteflies greatly weaken plants. We destroy them with insecticides (for example, Aktara). When spraying chemicals in confined spaces, be especially careful, do not live there for the period of time indicated on the product packaging, and use personal protective equipment when working.

How to grow such vines?

Sowing for seedlings

Growing quamoclite from seeds involves sowing them in greenhouse conditions to obtain seedlings.
As a rule, seeds are sown in March, in cold spring and during prolonged frosts. Before planting in the ground, it is worth soaking the seedlings in warm water and leaving for about a day. For planting, you can use peat pots or a universal flower mixture. Seedlings are planted in boxes that already contain soil to a depth of no more than 1 cm, and the soil is lightly watered from above. Next, seed germination is expected. Shoots will appear on about 10–14 days, provided that the temperature during this period is 18–20 degrees (see photo).

Shoots obtained under indoor conditions must be pruned. This process is carried out with the appearance of the first leaves. Morning glory in the form of seedlings is planted in a permanent place in the garden in May. In this case, you should not remove the soil from the roots, but just place it in the ground with a lump.

Planting in open ground

Morning glory vines can be grown from seeds directly in open ground.
To do this, seedlings are planted in May at a distance of 35-50 cm. To prevent possible frosts and temperature changes from adversely affecting the seedlings, the planted area is covered with synthetic material. If possible, it is even worth building something like a greenhouse. The soil that is suitable for growing flowers of the Ipomoea Kvamoklit genus can be loose and sandy, or rich in humus. This plant can also be kept in soils with a different composition, but its condition and growth will be worse. Before planting, the soil should be fertilized with organic matter.

Culture propagation

Brugmansia is propagated using one of the following methods:

• seeds;
• layering;
• cuttings.

Brugmansia propagates easily from seeds, but when choosing seeds, the gardener must take into account that they are varietal.

Sow the seeds from January to February in separate pots - lay them out on the soil and sprinkle them with a layer of sand (5-10 millimeters) on top. Next, the pots are covered with film and stored at a temperature of 22 degrees. Plants are planted in a specially prepared soil mixture consisting of peat, loam and humus in a ratio of 2:1:1.

Growing quamoclite

In general, growing quamoclite is quite common. And some types of vines from the Kvamoklit family, classified by flower growers as belonging to the genus Ipomoea, have become the most popular for propagation from seeds on their own:

• Bladed;
• Pinnate;
• Fiery red;
• Slaughter's Quamoclite (see photo).

Beautifully climbing vines, forming dense flowering “curtains”, can grow reaching 2-2.5 meters in height. Combining the universal properties of ornamental vines and plants with beautiful flowering, Ipomoea Kvamoklit will undoubtedly attract attention to your garden.

Kvamoklit (Ipomoea) is an annual plant with twisting vine stems growing from the ground and bright flowers with a diameter of 2 to 3 cm, similar to stars, this can be seen in the photo.

The pinnate quamoclite, also called the cypress vine, can grow up to 3 meters in height. Its leaves are dark green in color and dissected so that they resemble a fan.

This delightful plant, which came from America, has been popular in European countries for more than 400 years. The overseas flower was able to adapt to cool conditions very quickly. As a result, by growing quamoclite from seeds, over the summer you can not only get full-fledged vines and admire their color, but also collect “fruits”.

Features of cypress vine

The most common quamoclite in floriculture is Cirrus, although its cultivation differs from other varieties represented by the genus Ipomoea.
For example, he does not tolerate transplants. And it reproduces better by seeds, which should be planted only in open ground after the frost period has passed. It is better to sow Cirrus quamoclite at the end of April. If planting is done later, the morning glory will not have time to ripen. Of course, in cases where the winter period is very prolonged, flower growers begin to germinate seeds at home in order to obtain seedlings. In principle, in this case, planting can be carried out in March, in prepared pots with universal soil. Further cultivation includes the obligatory picking of seedlings and planting seedlings in the open air at the end of May.

Cirrus quamoclite is planted in the form of seedlings, like other plants of the family called Morning Glory, in small grooves with a depth of 3 to 5 cm. The optimal distance between seedlings that should be maintained during transplantation is 10 cm. At the same time, the sprout does not need to be deepened into the ground .

Popular types and varieties - photos and descriptions

The genus Brugmansia includes 11 species. The most common types:

1. Datura (lat. Brugmansia candida synonym Datura candida) (eng. Tree Datura) is also called Datura wood, angel trumpets, datura tree or snow-white Brugmansia. It is an annual plant, probably native to Central America. At low temperatures, the above-ground part freezes out and grows back in the spring. In Russia it is usually grown in pots and containers. Brugmansia is grown in open ground in the southern regions. The datura is decorated with strong-smelling cup-shaped flowers.

2. Datura stramonium is a herbaceous plant of the nightshade family, growing in wastelands and landfills. Other names are stupid grass, stupefying grass, crazy grass, badura, thistle. Wild perennials grow up to 100 cm in height. The flower is large, cup-shaped, reaches a length of 10 cm, and ends with triangular petals. Flowers “look” up and to the sides and emit an unpleasant odor. The flowers appear on a widely branched stem and bloom throughout the summer, usually until the end of September. Green leaves are about 30 cm long, the leaf blades are pointed and jagged along the edges. Fruits from August to October.

3. Brugmansia arborea is becoming increasingly popular. This is a perennial belonging to the Solanaceae family. It is distinguished by fragrant, funnel-shaped flowers hanging down. The flower can reach 30-45 cm in length and looks impressive against the background of dark green, 25 cm leaves. Due to its similarity to annual daturas, Brugmansia was originally classified as a Datura species.
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4. Golden Brugmansia (Brugmansia aurea) is a species suitable for decorating large spaces - terraces or gardens. A funnel-shaped flower with a golden color adorns the bush. The species Brugmansia aurea is a vigorous grower, which should be taken into account when choosing; in natural conditions it reaches 5 meters. The stems are tough, erect, initially green, eventually becoming woody. The leaves are large, soft, toothed, mossy, green or gray-green. The first buds are formed when the shoots are 100 cm long. The flowers are large - from 14 to 50 cm in length, overhanging (which distinguishes brugmasje from their relatives datur). Cold resistance is not bad, the species can withstand temporary temperature drops to -1, -2 ° C, Some breeding varieties do not tolerate temperatures below +5 °C.

5. Brugmansia bloody (red) (Brugmansia sanguinea) - also characterized by fast, lush growth. At home, it reaches a height of 150 cm. The decoration of the species is odorless orange-red flowers reaching a length of 20 cm. Each flower has golden-yellow veins. Flowering occurs in winter - January-March, so this species can delight with its beauty in home greenhouses.

6. Fragrant Brugmansia (fragrant) (Brugmansia suaveolens) - can reach a height of 3-5 m. The species is distinguished by its magnificently fragrant flowers, cream, hot pink, yellow, and white in color. The sweet scent of the flowers is strongest in August.

Brugmansias are charming flowers that can be grown in balcony boxes, large pots, or transplanted into open ground in the warm season. Majestic plants are suitable for balconies and terraces. Shrubs growing in pots, showered with bright flowers, look gorgeous. Showy potted plants often produce a pleasant aroma, further enhancing summer fun. A cut flower is suitable for decorating an apartment.

South American Brugmansia shrubs reach 4 m in height in nature, woody species can eventually grow to 10-12 m. Brugmansia in a pot, grown at home, grows up to 2 m. A variety of species, varieties and interspecific hybrids are available for sale, flowering throughout the summer, until the first frost.

There are many hybrid varieties available with white, pink, yellow, red, orange or salmon flowers.

Some varieties of Brugmansia have double flowers:

• "Angels Summertime" Angels Sumerttime;

• Angels Innovation;

• "Angels Suprise" Angels Suprise;

• Angels Sunexplosion;

• "Rosa Zauber" Rosa Zauber;
• "Susie Underhill" Susie Underhill;
• "Summedaft" Sommerduft;

• "Miss October" Miss October;

• "Barcarole" Barcarole;
• "Bolero" Bolero;
• "Bridesmaid" Bridesmaid;
• "Fandango" Fandango;
• "Edna" Edna.

Varieties with colored leaves are also decorative:

• "Maya" Maya;

• "Snowbank" Snowbank;

• "Sublime" Sublime;

• "Sunset" Sunset.

Growing from seeds

The plant is grown from seed. Planting is carried out in February in pots. For this, a loose substrate is used, which must first be disinfected. The soil is treated with some kind of fungicide. Next, the seed is sown. The seeds are planted in a checkerboard pattern at a distance of 3 cm from each other. For this, very loose soil is used. They do not need to be sprinkled with soil; it is enough to cover them with a thin layer of soil. To sprout, a seed needs light. Angelonia should be sown at room temperature. After 1-2 weeks you will see the first shoots, after that reduce the temperature. After the sprouts appear, the temperature is reduced to 18 degrees.

Angelonia angustifolia seedlings are watered moderately. Overmoistening of angelonia is not allowed. It is necessary to cover the plants with film or grow them under glass. Before planting in the ground, angelonia is watered several times with nitrogen-containing fertilizers, for example, saltpeter. The seedlings are transferred to the ground when there is no longer frost. Usually this is at the end of May.

Please note that the root of the flower is a taproot, so when digging it up, you must not damage it.

Purple angelonia flowers

Advantages of Angelonia:

• beauty;
• long flowering period;
• unpretentiousness;
• opportunity to grow a perennial plant.

In theory, angelonia is an annual, but with proper care it will delight you for many years. If you want to enjoy the “poor orchid” next year, cut off half the shoots and remove all the flowers at the end of August. In September, transfer the roots to a pot and take them to the cellar or cool room. Moisten the soil occasionally.

Angelonia on wooden background

If you want to enjoy angelonia indoors in the winter after flowering in the garden, cut off all the flowers in early autumn and replant the plant in a pot. Water deeply and you will see beautiful flowers in November. You can see what they look like in the photo. It is worth noting that after winter flowering there is no point in replanting the plant in the garden. It will no longer bloom. Angelonia flowers have a certain number of uterine buds that produce buds; when the reserves are exhausted, the plant does not bloom.

Methods of propagation of Brugmansia

Angel Trumpet can be propagated in three main ways, each of which has its own advantages:

• cuttings;
• layering;
• seeds.

Experienced gardeners propagate the plant by cuttings 15-25 cm with an apical bud. To do this, take annual shoots; you can also take perennial shoots, but then flowering will begin a year later. The plant is propagated by layering from the main stem in the spring, more often in the southern regions, which have warm winters that do not harm the plant.

Growing from seeds can lead to unexpected results

The method of growing Brugmansia from seeds is the most popular because it is simple and does not require large expenditures of funds. However, it also has disadvantages - it is labor-intensive and does not guarantee that the young plant will take all the characteristics of the variety from the “parent”. Although if you do not want the new plant to be completely similar to the parent, you can experiment.

Preparing to plant seeds

Seed material can be purchased at a specialized store or collected independently.

1. Purchase. Plus - you receive ready-made processed seeds, you do not need to waste time collecting them. Cons - the seeds are not cheap, especially in terms of their quantity - only 3-5 pieces per package. The germination rate of Brugmansia reaches 80%. In addition, the picture on the packaging often does not correspond to the final result. You will have a beautiful plant, but the shape and color of the flowers will not necessarily be the same as in the photo. Hybrids are especially problematic in this regard (look for the inscription “Hybrid” or the F1 icon on the packaging) - they rarely look like the mother plant.

Seeds

• Collection. Plus - you save money. The downside is that you waste time and risk your health. As already mentioned, work with the “angel’s trumpet” must be carried out with gloves because of the poison.

At the end of August-September, the oblong capsule of Brugmansia fruits may burst and “spatter” the seeds. Therefore, before it finally ripens, you can tie a bag of gauze or organza on it. If the capsule has not burst, it is cut off with a sharp garden knife, cut open and the dense, large seeds are removed. To increase the germination rate, soak the seeds in a heteroauxin solution for 2 days. You can instead mix 1 drop of honey and 1 drop of aloe juice with half a glass (100 ml) of rain or melt water, and soak the seeds for a day.


Collecting seeds

Before sowing the seeds, prepare a suitable soil substrate for the “angel’s trumpet”. The plant loves light nutritious loam; to recreate the properties of this soil, you will need:

• 2 parts peat;
• 1 part humus (vermicompost is possible);
• 1 part clay soil.

Mix the ingredients and pour in a weak solution of manganese - it will destroy pathogenic bacteria.

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Planting seeds

In northern and middle latitudes, planting this plant with seeds in open ground is not recommended. Therefore, seedlings are already planted in the open air. Which is grown indoors for several months.

Important : seed planting should begin in late January-February if you want to admire Brugmansia flowering before frost.

To make it easy to pick up plant seedlings and replant them in the ground, it is best to take small cups of 0.2-0.5 liters in volume or special cassettes with cells. Fill them with prepared loose substrate and begin planting.

Sequence of planting Brugmansia seeds:

1. Plant each seed in a cassette or cup to a depth of no more than 1 cm. If you plant the seed in a container without partitions, leave at least 3 cm between the holes.

Landing

Illuminating seedlings using a table lamp

Seedlings usually hatch from under the ground after 10-20 days. However, it happens that you come across stale seeds in the store - then you can see green sprouts on the 40th and even 50th day after planting. Immediately after they appear, you need to remove the glass or film - the sprouts will gradually harden, preparing for the spring-summer stay outside.

Sunrise

Seedling care

Brugmansia is not a capricious plant, but quite demanding. Growing this plant at home requires careful work every day.

The exotic plant requires spraying with warm clean water from a spray bottle with a fine spray (2-3 times a day). Make sure that the soil is not too wet to avoid putrefactive diseases of the sprouts. Protect from drafts and provide plenty of light - darkness and cold inhibit the growth of seedlings, the stems and foliage turn pale green and wither. From 2 months, plants can be fed with nitrogen-containing fertilizers, for example, ammonium nitrate.

This is what the sprouts look like before transplanting

As soon as 5 leaves appear on the stems of the seedlings, pick them up - carefully transplant them into new, more spacious containers (0.5-0.7 l), keeping a lump of earth on the roots. Bury the roots into the soil up to the cotyledon leaves. The third transplant is required when the new container becomes small - then you will need a pot or glass up to 5 cm in diameter. During the first year of a seedling's life, picking may be needed 3-5 times.

Transplanting into a permanent tub

Once the angel trumpet roots have outgrown the 3-5 container, transfer the plant to a permanent planter. The ideal tub is stable, strong, has a capacity of 15-20 liters, is made of clay or ceramic, and has drainage holes. Plastic containers for planting (especially dark ones) lead to overheating of the roots and disruption of air circulation. But plastic pots also have advantages - thin roots do not grow to their walls.

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Important : every year Brugmansia must be transplanted into a new container with a diameter 2-4 cm larger than the previous one.

How to set up a tub for exotic plants:

• pour a 2-3 cm layer of drainage onto the bottom - pebbles, crushed stone, expanded clay;
• pour soil on top (prepare the mixture as for seeds);
• add clay granulate (10% of the granulate from the volume of soil);
• we spill the soil with a slightly pink solution of manganese.

Granulate

The granule will retain moisture and nutrients in the soil.

Carefully remove the seedling from the temporary container and transplant it into a permanent one, burying it in the soil up to the cotyledon leaf. Pour warm water over it moderately. As soon as the night temperature consistently reaches +10°C, place the tub in the garden.

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Caring for adult Brugmansia

The most important secret of caring for a tropical plant is the watering regime. Brugmansia needs to be sprayed and watered:

• 1 time a day – in hot weather;
• 2-3 times a week - on cool cloudy days.

Water sprayer

"Angel's Trumpet" is sensitive to moisture - wet soil is harmful to it, as is dry soil. Constantly check the soil moisture.

The tub with the plant must be taken out into the garden to a sunny place protected from drafts. If the gardener wishes, exotic planting is even recommended in open ground for the warm season. As soon as the night temperature drops to +5-7°C, it is transplanted back into the tub and brought indoors.

Plant pruning

If you grow Brugmansia as a perennial and bring it to a warm place for the winter, be sure to prune it in late February-early March. V-shaped branches with peduncles and all branches that are in the flowering crown (even young side shoots) should not be pruned. Non-flowering shoots are cut into 3 buds. In addition, overgrown, dry and damaged branches need to be removed.

Important : leaves will help determine the flowering and non-blooming zone in the spring: in the flowering “untouchable” tier they have ledges at the base, but in the non-blooming one they do not.

If the plant must be transported over a long distance, or if it is spreading and heavy, prune it in the fall after it has been covered for a week.

Is the plant blooming too much and the branches are not keeping up? It will need supports that support young thin branches, which often cannot withstand the weight of luxurious flowers.

A fence will support thin branches just as well as any other support.

Angel's Trumpet, due to its abundant flowering, requires a large amount of beneficial nutrients. The plant must be fed throughout its growth and flowering period, usually once a week or 10 days. The dosage of the drug can be read on the packaging of the drug for potted plants. If you use nitrophoska and its analogues for replenishment, the dose is 20 g per time.

Fertilizer nitrophosk

Brugmansia is best maintained by adding universal mineral complexes to the soil, but during the flowering period the complexes can be supplemented with phosphorus- and potassium-containing preparations. The constant presence of a sufficient amount of nitrogen in the soil is very important - without this substance the plant turns yellow, sheds its leaves, degenerates, and slows down its growth.

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Caring for Brugmansia in winter

Brugmansia can bloom indoors even without a dormant period.

Table 2. Plant placement by season.

1. During a “warm” winter, place the plant near a window in a warm (22-25ºC) room, water and feed it as in summer. Provide artificial lighting with fluorescent lamps. In this case, long flowering is guaranteed.

Beauty should be in the light

Important : the higher the temperature in the room where the “pipe” is located, the more artificial light there should be.

When growing exotic Brugmansia from a seed, keep in mind: in order for it to bloom profusely, develop properly and delight you with its beauty, literally provide it with greenhouse conditions. This plant is not unpretentious, but the result is worth any investment of time and effort. Most importantly, do not forget to use rubber gloves or wash your hands thoroughly whenever you have contact with it.

Brugmansia flower: planting and care in open ground

The plant is very heat-loving, so it is not possible to grow it all year round in the garden (in regions with cold winters). Even with very mild winters, it takes a long time to recover after a cold period, and if you decide to grow this magnificent flower in open ground, then it must be brought to a warm place for the winter.

Planting in open ground involves transferring the flower in the autumn into a voluminous tub along with a lump of earth and installing it in a room for the winter, which can be a winter garden or an ordinary apartment.

In the spring, as soon as the air temperature reaches more than +10 degrees and the threat of night frosts has passed, the beauty is placed back in the garden plot, where it will delight its owners with lush flowering.

The disadvantage of such cultivation is that the root system of the plant grows greatly over the summer, and Brugmansia itself becomes impressive in size, which makes it difficult to keep it indoors in winter. And if you keep the flower in a tub all year round, it will not bloom as profusely as in open ground.

Brugmansia pink in the photo

Soil for Brugmansia, replanting and choosing a pot

Brugmansia grows quickly in a pot, and for a full growing season it needs a nutritious, light substrate.

This mixture can be made based on:

• 2 parts lowland peat;
• 1 part humus;
• 1 part garden soil.

If necessary, pre-washed sand, perlite and vermiculite are added to the soil for Brugmansia; as a preventive measure against fungal infections and putrefactive bacteria, it is useful to add a little crushed charcoal.

A pot for Brugmansia is chosen based on its serious size. Due to rapid growth, it is better to take a container “with a reserve”, otherwise the bush will have to be replanted several times a year.

Transplantation is carried out in early spring, before the awakening of the main growth points. Small specimens are transferred to a larger container, and in adult Brugmansias the top layer of soil is changed.

Before planting, add a layer of expanded clay, pebbles mixed with charcoal or other material to the bottom of the pot. Then a rooted cutting or a specimen requiring replanting with an old earthen lump is transferred to a small layer of soil.

If we are talking about replanting, the Brugmansia roots are trimmed a little along the contour of the pot, simultaneously removing dead or rotten rhizomes.

Finally, all voids in the new pot are filled with a nutritious, pre-sterilized mixture, which is carefully compacted and watered.

How to grow angelonia from seeds

Angelonia growing from seeds photo

Obtaining seedlings from seeds is a popular way to propagate a plant.

• To do this, the seeds must be sown early, in February - early March.
• Angel flower seeds are photosensitive; they are not buried in the soil, but scattered over the surface.
• Then the container with future seedlings is covered with film or glass and germinated at an average temperature of 21-25 degrees.
• When seedlings appear, the temperature is reduced to 18-20 degrees.
• It is necessary to constantly monitor the temperature, otherwise there is a high probability of stopping the growth and development of angelonia seedlings.
• It is important to ensure sufficient soil moisture during the germination stage.
• When the first 2 true leaves appear, it’s time to plant them in separate suitable containers.
• Sometimes additional illumination with phytolamps is required (about 10 hours).
• Seedlings need to be fed with mineral fertilizers.
• Planting in open ground is carried out only after the threat of frost has disappeared, around the end of May. And they can bloom very soon - in June.

Angelonia seedlings photo

As for the second method of propagation, cuttings , it is only possible when angelia are wintered at home. Reproduction is easy; it is enough to cut the apical cuttings, which will take root without problems in conditions close to greenhouse conditions within 7-14 days.

Angel Trumpet Flower and how to care for it?

Caring for Brugmansia is a rather complex process that includes the following steps:

• crown pruning;
• transplant;
• maintaining one temperature regime – from 23 to 28 degrees Celsius in summer;
• providing a cool winter;
• long-term diffused lighting;
• protection from drafts and sudden temperature changes;
• watering as the soil dries;
• maintaining a humid environment in the room and spraying;
• fertilizing once every 14 days with mineral fertilizers and organic matter.

Common diseases and pests

Geranium Angel is most often affected by the following diseases and parasites:

1. Blackleg. It damages the base of the stem. This happens due to excessive soil moisture or contamination. You need to get rid of the flower immediately. You can cut the plant. To prevent the development of the disease, you need to buy new soil, sterilize it and during further care do not over-moisten it.
2. If the stems begin to stretch and the leaves fall off, this indicates a lack of light. You need to move the geranium to a bright place or consider artificial lighting.
3. Gray mold. This is a fungal disease that occurs when a plant is infected with the Botrytis fungus. It is necessary to remove the affected leaves, treat the flower with a fungicide, reduce watering, and ventilate the room more often.
4. Swelling on the leaves occurs when the soil is over-moistened. It is necessary to adjust the frequency and volume of watering.
5. Whiteflies and aphids often attack Angel geraniums. You can get rid of them using products that contain permethrin. Use fungicides to control mites.

We will tell you about ivy-leaved geranium, which rightfully occupies a special place for every gardener, in these articles:

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• What kind of home care does ivy-leaved geranium require for spectacular flowering?
• Propagation of ampelous or ivy-leaved geranium.
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Main types of shrubs

Brugmania varieties can differ significantly from each other in the shape and appearance of their flowers. The following popular varieties are distinguished:

1. Brugmansia fragrant. The flower is white or pale yellow, up to 30 centimeters long and directed downwards. The flowering of the crop is particularly abundant and, when grown in a greenhouse, can last 12 months. The shrub has a central trunk and sparse branches.
2. Brugmansia golden. The flowers are presented in all shades of yellow, have a wide bend and are 30 cm long. The leaves are tapered and dark green in color.
3. Brugmansia snow-white. It reaches a height of three meters. The leaves have a velvety structure, are 25 centimeters long and white in color.
4. Brugmansia bloody is the most resistant species to low temperatures. The bright flowers are colored red, yellow and orange. The smell of this variety is not as strong as others.
5. Brugmansia variegated. Long flowers bloom on the crop - 50 centimeters. They are painted in a cream color, which turns into peach over time.

Most often, flower growers choose the fragrant Brugmansia variety for growing in an apartment.

What to do with stepchildren

In the axils between the trunk and the leaf, like in tomatoes, in the fast-growing Brugmansia, stepsons are formed, they take away part of the nutrition, slow down flowering and the formation of buds.

In order to avoid the above troubles, remove the stepsons in a timely manner.

With good care, your small cutting will grow into a beautiful tree, up to one and a half meters high, by the end of summer.

When, in the upper part of the trunk, branching begins, i.e. the trunk will be V-shaped - Brugmansia will bloom.

To speed up branching, feed the tree with infusion of manure, apply mineral fertilizers, and provide constant watering.

Simple care for a far from simple plant

When you admire the beauty of angelonia blossoms, its ideal bushes and graceful forms, it is far from easy to believe in the stamina and endurance of the plant. Angelonia seems to be saying with all her appearance that she needs careful care. But it is far from being so predictable.

This summer plant is completely drought-resistant and does not need to be watered. Just a few waterings on the hottest days during a long, relentless drought - and the angelonia will bloom even more magnificently. There is no question of any regular, systemic watering for this plant. If you did not water the angelonia or the combination of extreme heat and drought seemed excessive to it, the plant stopped developing and flowering; just trim the peduncles or remove the faded peduncles completely - and the angelonia will begin to grow again.

Pruning is an important component of caring for angelonias. But they will not need either shaping or thickening. All you have to do is cut the peduncle down to the base after the flowers have withered - and in its place the tireless beauty will quickly produce a new shoot with buds.

Angelonia, poor orchid. © Karen

Plant Formation

How to prune Brugmansia? At the beginning of March, the crop undergoes hygienic pruning. Eliminate all damaged, long and weakened branches that interfere with the plant and worsen its appearance. Y-shaped shoots should be left, since it is from them that flower stalks are formed.

When forming a crop, it is important not to overdo it, since excessive pruning will negatively affect the flowering of the plant. When pruning a plant, it is important to remember that it is toxic and be sure to use gloves.

Another way to overwinter a plant is to maintain the summer regime of watering and fertilizing, providing a warm place and compensating for additional lighting. In this way, it will be possible to deceive the plant, and it will continue to actively bloom.

Description

Interesting. The culture of the angelic group is distinguished by a compact, fluffy bush and a lemon aroma, expressed to varying degrees, depending on the variety.

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The leaves of the plants are medium-sized, densely spaced, dissected, with pointed edges. The shade of the leaves is green.

Numerous flowers resemble “pansies” or Viola, which is why they are sometimes called violas. The flowers are simple, characteristic of this group, have two upper, large, rounded petals and three smaller lower ones, arranged in the form of a fan. Unlike the royal group, Angel flowers are small.

The stems of the plant are lignified; in different varieties they are upright or with a tendency to branching.

The bush usually does not reach 30 cm, but there are specimens up to 60 cm.

The color of the petals is spotted, interspersed and edged with combinations of white, pink, lilac, orange and burgundy shades.

Interesting. Pelargonium petals are never blue.

Bright spots of color are present mainly on the upper two petals.

Numerous flowers resemble “pansies”

Favorite varieties of Angelonia

Angelonia serena serena flower photo

Modern landscape design uses varieties of hybrid origin based on Angelonia angustifolia, whose stems reach up to 55 cm in height and inflorescences up to 20 cm. Dark green jagged leaves have a characteristic apple smell when rubbed. Depending on climatic conditions, they can bloom for up to 6 weeks or more.

Breeders are constantly improving their work, considering angelonia very promising: the bred varieties very often have a watercolor color or a combination of several shades. For example, the Hilo Beauty variety blue flowers with white streaks and silver foliage; The Serena variety comes in several colors: blue, purple, pink, lavender and white. But this is not the limit: a lower and brighter Serenita series (colors from crimson to white); Sungelonia series (less than 40 cm in height, blue, hot pink). Breeders are working not only on color, but also in the direction of more compact growth, stiffness of stems, and resistance to weather conditions.

Flower growers value angelonia for a combination of qualities that provide clear advantages over other annuals:

• Beauty. In addition to amazingly abundant flowers, angelonia is capable of forming a lush, self-sufficient bush, which does not require additional formation, since it already looks like a bouquet.
• Potential for a long flowering period. It has a fantastic feature: if you cut off a faded shoot, angelonia is able to produce full-fledged new flower stalks, even when the flowering phase is coming to an end.
• Unpretentiousness. With relative ease of care, the “poor orchid” can pleasantly surprise even when cut - the bouquet will last for at least 10 days, delighting not only with its appearance, but also with its light, refined aroma.
• Opportunity to grow a perennial plant. There are several ways that give the bush a chance not to die from frost, but to preserve it until next year.

Description of Brugmansia

Brugmansia is an exotic heat-loving guest from the South American subtropics, which is also called angel's trumpet or fragrant dope. It belongs to the nightshade family. Even an inexperienced gardener can achieve the colors and fragrance of Brugmansia on his plot - growing from seeds with winter seedlings is not too difficult, but requires strict adherence to the “ritual”.

Exotic flowers are indescribably beautiful and sophisticated

Brugmansia is a tree or shrub-like plant. It grows up to 5 meters in height (in open ground). The leaves are beautiful, large, with wavy edges, growing in 2 tiers. The flowers are very large, in the shape of a pipe hanging down, 50 cm long and up to 20 cm wide.

Brugmansia varieties

The main charm of the plant lies in the flowers: they can have different numbers and shapes of petals, they can be simple and two-level, they can grow in almost any “warm” color – from boiling white to cherry. There are often cases when a flower has a gradient color with a combination of several shades, or when multi-colored flowers can grow on one tree. The amazing intoxicating aroma attracts butterflies and bees - the exotic has no problems with pollination.

Important : it is better not to stay in a closed room where Brugmansia is standing for a long time - the smell will give you a headache.

Good, but poisonous

In central Russia, this flower bush is grown in a tub, put out in the garden in the spring, and taken indoors in the fall. The best option for “living” during cold weather is a winter garden, greenhouse, or any bright room with a temperature of +5-12°C. During the season, a beautiful Brugmansia in a tub can grow to a height of 60 cm. 2-3 years after planting, the plant will delight its owners with lush flowering. The flowers last up to 10 days, so you can organize entire ceremonies admiring the incredible plant. Then the color falls off, and ripening seeds remain in its place.

Table 1. Types of exotic tree-shrubs.

Important : the entire plant contains toxic substances. Therefore, after touching a stem, flower or foliage, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water! Protect it from pets and children.

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