Brugmansia Arborea

Hardiness zones 9-11, (-5°C/25°F, 4°C/40°F) in Winter. It will stand short frosts, but generally does best in areas where the temperature rarely drops below 32°F. Provide a minimum Winter temperature of 7°C and reduce watering over the Winter. In cold Winter areas, plants can be brought indoors.Brugmansia arborea likes rich, moist soil. Apply a balanced fertilizer biweekly or monthly during the growing season. Plant likes regular water, especially when growing. Brugmansia arborea is a very robust and somewhat drought tolerant variety. For best results, provide a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Germination Easy to grow from seed. Soak seed in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. Place seed on the surface of lightly firmed, moist seed compost in pots or trays and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. After sowing, do not exclude light as this helps germination. Maintain an optimum temperature of 60-65°F (15-18°C). Keep the surface of the compost moist but not waterlogged; germination usually takes 14-30 days, sometimes more, don't give up. Germination is greatly assisted by applying bottom heat. It can flower the first year from seed. Bottom heat If your home is on the low side of 70ºF, your seeds will benefit from bottom heat. Give warmth from underneath to stimulate early growth, and to help seeds to germinate. The ideal situation is to maintain the soil temperature at 70ºF. For this, you use an electric soil warming cable kit, or a heating mat that goes under your flats; or any other source of heat. With the proper temperature, you will cut by 2 or 3 the germination time.