Re: Brugmansia

Val--

>(I have also bought from Logee's Greenhouse, too.  They have a better
>selection and cheaper price.)

I can also *highly* recommend Logee's Greenhouse.  They have an excellent
selection and nice prices to boot although I have found their cuttings to be
somewhat smaller than those obtained from other suppliers.  I recently
received a few varieties from Southern Perennials and Herbs in MS and was
surprised at the large size and diameter of the stems of these basically
"rootstocks".  I've had them a month and they are already large enough to
take multiple cutting off of each plant.

>I also pick off the leaves that will grow along the trunks leaving just the
>top leaves.  To me it just looks better and the plants bloom more
>profusely.

I must agree wholeheartedly here.  I also do the same thing with the various
Datura species that I grow and the results are equally outstanding.

>Watch for whiteflies; mine were just loaded when I
>first put them out.  They like the young, fresh foliage.  I use
>insecticidal soap to stop major infestations.

I had a spider mite problem earlier this year although using a microscope I
was able to diagnose the problem early enough to prevent much damage to my
plants.  I keep checking the leaves every weekend and haven't found any
lately.

Erik


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