What speaks for seed multiplication
Anyone who wants to propagate an angel's trumpet can do it easily - because the beautiful plant from the Andes can be multiplied very easily using the conventional cutting method. This does not require a lot of effort and you can count on a high success rate.
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Of course, it is also possible to grow an angel's trumpet from seeds. However, this is a little more complicated. What speaks in favor, however, is that other flower colors can appear on the plant that has germinated from seeds. In the case of cuttings, on the other hand, the plant is simply “cloned”, so to speak. For those who like to experiment, seed cultivation can of course also simply be a delightful horticultural challenge.
The arguments at a glance:
- possibly achieving other flower colors
- delightful horticultural challenge
How to go about growing seeds
Use only fully ripe seeds
If you are collecting seeds from a specimen of angel's trumpet yourself, first make sure that they are fully ripe. Only then are they capable of germination. At this stage they are usually in the early fall. An important note: don't forget to work with gloves, as the seeds are one of the most poisonous parts of the angel's trumpet plant!
Dry over winter, sow in spring
The seeds have to be dried over the winter. Because the sowing can only be done in spring, when light development is on the rise. Put the seeds in pots Potting soilwho you something Slow release fertilizer mix in.
Uniform temperature and humidity
Then you should use the Growing pots(€ 16.68 at Amazon *) Place in a bright place where a continuous temperature of 20 ° C is guaranteed. A winter garden or a warm greenhouse are ideal.
The moisture supply must also be as even as possible. A tried and tested method for creating a protected, continuously humid microclimate is to cover the pot with a plastic bag. Underneath, the seed has more rest and is protected from drying out.
The seeds should germinate within about two to three weeks. If this is successful, you can remove the foil bag, but keep the plant evenly moist. As it grows up, you can gently and gradually accustom it to more changes in temperature and light.
