Brugmansia: growing from seeds at home

Brugmansia: flower description

Flower Brugmansia: photo

Brugmansia flower has a delicate aroma, bright, large flowers that are eye-catching. She is able to decorate any garden and leave an indelible impression on the guests and by the passing onlookers who saw her for the first time.

There are two varieties that are fairly easy to distinguish from each other, but they are often confused due to ignorance of the history of their origin. A couple of years ago they were called by the name of the genus - Durman. Later, when their popularity increased, and the number of new varieties increased, the genus Brugmansia separated and became independent.

Datura is a herb, has voluminous flowers that look up, is an annual. Brugmansia grows into a shrub or tree with a hard trunk, the flowers look down. Perennial. Brugmansia came to us from South America, therefore it grows best in the conditions of the subtropics and tropics. Some trees reach 2.5 meters in height (twice as high in their homeland). In the northern regions, the plant will have to be moved indoors for the winter and planted in the spring.

Rest assured that all your efforts will not be in vain. Brugmansiya is growing rapidly and will surprise you with its power. Its leaves have a variety of shapes on a single stem. From June to September, its branches are covered with voluminous flowers that resemble bells. The flowers themselves can be all colors from white to red, and some plants are mixed in color. It emits a pleasant and delicate aroma, although it can cause headaches in some.

Brugmansia: planting and caring for the variety

Flower Brugmansia: photo

Many gardeners have got used to growing the Brugmansia flower in an apartment. If you decide to take such a step, do not forget that the plant is exotic and poisonous, so you should adhere to safety rules.

In the best case scenario, up to a hundred seeds can be obtained from one pod. The mother plant may suffer in this case. The period when you can sow falls from January to March. If you plant very fresh seeds, they will germinate in an average of 10 days. Otherwise, the seeds may take up to 50 days or more.

At an early stage, the Brugmansia flower does not require special conditions, so any soil is suitable for sowing. Non-acidic soil is perfect for seedlings. If you want to prepare the soil yourself, and not buy ready-made, mix peat with humus and loam. Disinfect the resulting soil. To do this, pour a solution of potassium permanganate or bake in the oven.

To speed up the process of germination of Brugmansia seeds, scrape them with a knife and immerse them in not cold Kornevin's solution for 24 hours. It is helpful to soak all seed in hydrogen peroxide solution for several hours. Also, do not forget to create greenhouse conditions before germination.

Do not plant Brugmansia seeds deeper than 10 mm, choose a well-clarified place and film in advance to create a greenhouse. For better germination, keep the temperature around 23 degrees. Keep the soil moist at all times, but avoid flooding with water. After the sprouts have sprouted, remove the film.

Work with seedlings

Flower Brugmansia: photo

Brugmansiya is not afraid of direct sunlight, it will be better for her if you leave her on the south window. Add artificial lighting if needed. Otherwise, the sprouts will stretch out, and the leaves will lose their color saturation.

While the plants are young, spray them several times a day, water sparingly. Maintain a temperature of about 20 degrees and at least 15. Protect the seedlings from drafts.After the appearance of 5 new leaves, Brugmansia can be transplanted.

Landing Brugmansia in a new location

Flower Brugmansia: photo

Prepare peat, in extreme cases, plastic cups are also suitable. A 500 ml volume is best suited. The land will need light and prepared in the way described above, or bought in a store. Brugmansia can have a lot of adventitious roots, this is normal. In a new place, bury the plant up to the cotyledon leaves. After some time, the seedling will harden with roots and begin to grow rapidly.

Three weeks after the pick, use a nitrogen fertilizer. Spraying and watering remains the same. If necessary, another transplant will be needed if the volume of this container is not enough.

Diving into open ground

Flower Brugmansia: photo

Brugmansiya should be transplanted into open ground only after the establishment of warm weather without temperature drops. Otherwise, when the degree drops to 5, the foliage will drop and the growth and development will be delayed. For the winter, it is necessary to move the plant indoors where it will overwinter. Therefore, you can transplant the tree into a large ceramic pot (for 20-25 liters) with thick walls. This will make it easier to carry from place to place.

You will be able to observe flowering next year. Continue to take good care of Brugmansia and it will delight you for more than one season.

Flower Brugmansia: photo