Re: Brugmannsia

At 11:41 AM 9/24/2001, Judith Person wrote:
>Dear people,
>
>We live in Pleasanton, CA, 40 miles east of San Francisco, USDA zone 9,
>Sunset new zone 15, I think, and the lower leaves have been dropping off
>the Brugmannsia all summer. It's in a big pot, with steady watering, and
>filtered sunlight. The plant is 3 or 4  years old and shows no other
>sign s of discomfort. Does anyone have any ideas why it's dropping?
>Too little sun? It gets so hot here, usually, (this summer has been
>quite mild). Thanks.
>
>Judy Person

Hi Judy -

I have never found Brugmansias to do well for extended periods in a pot, 
regardless of the size of the pot.  They really do prefer to have a free 
root-run, and the leaf-drop you mention is certainly due to the limited 
nourishment available in a pot.  You might try giving it a very dilute 
fertilizer with each watering but I suspect it will still give you this 
problem.  In your area Brugmansias will survive better in the ground as 
well (roots in even a large pot get colder in winter than those in the ground).

There have been some postings about Brugmansias on this forum in the past.
Regards,
Seán O.

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