AT A GLANCE
Can an angel's trumpet tolerate frost?
Angel's trumpets are not hardy and do not tolerate frost. For hibernation, they should be placed in a frost-free winter quarters with temperatures above 5° Celsius be brought, this is a reduced water and fertilizer and a pruning recommended. They can go outside again from mid-May.
Can an angel's trumpet withstand frost?
Angel's trumpets (Brugmansia) are not hardy. The magnificent flowering shrubs from the nightshade family (Solanaceae) are native to the Andes of South America. There is a mild, subtropical climate all year round. For this reason, angel's trumpets do not tolerate frost and cannot overwinter outside in this country.
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How can the angel's trumpet overwinter?
For hibernation without injuries, the angel's trumpet needs a frost-free winter quarters with temperatures above 5° Celsius. Because the tropical flower beauty sheds its leaves in winter, its requirements for suitable winter quarters are easy to meet. A few weeks before putting away your angel's trumpet, you can prepare it for the cold season with modified care. How to do it right:
- Water the angel's trumpet more sparingly from the middle/end of September and no more fertilize.
- Allow from night-time temperatures below 10° Celsius.
- Prune brugmansia before storing.
- Ideally, spend the winter brightly at 10° to 15° Celsius.
- Optional dark and cool hibernation at 5° to 10° Celsius.
How do I properly care for an angel's trumpet in winter?
In winter, the angel's trumpet is easy to care for. Keep the root ball slightly moist. As a rule, you have to water the potted plant in winter quarters every four to six weeks. The nutrient supply has a break until the first leaves sprout in spring. Weekly checks are recommended so that you spider mites and other winter pests in good time.
From mid-February, your angel's trumpet will be looking forward to a change of location to prepare for the coming season. Lots of light and normal room temperatures awaken the floral spirits. If you now your Repot angel's trumpet, the container plant is perfectly equipped for a picturesque flowering period.
When is an angel's trumpet allowed outside?
From mid-May no more night frosts are to be expected. So you can clear out your angel's trumpet in the second half of May. After the long period in the winter quarters, an acclimatization phase makes sense. Place the tub in a sheltered location for 8 to 14 days penumbra, before the angel's trumpet takes its place in the sun.
Tip
Angel's trumpet is highly poisonous
All plant parts of an angel's trumpet are permeated with highly toxic alkaloids such as hyoscyamine, atropine and scopolamine. The tasty blossoms, delicious seeds and sweet fruits pose a great danger to humans and animals. The consumption from 15 to 20 Brugmansia seeds is considered a lethal dose for children. One fruit contains up to 300 seeds. Angel's trumpets are taboo as ornamental plants in the family household.
