Brugmansia versicolor Plant Care Reminders

General Information

• Instruction By	Lucy Warren
  Notes	May be grown outdoors in frost free climates. In other areas grow in containers and bring in for cool storage during winter months.
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Plant Care Instruction

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  January 1. Water Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. 2. Protect Plants can live out of doors in frost free zones, to temperatures of 28 degrees Faharenheit. Store inside during winter in other areas. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars.

  February 1. Water Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. 2. Protect Plants can live out of doors in frost free zones, to temperatures of 28 degrees Faharenheit. Store inside during winter in other areas. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars.

  March 1. Buy Plants are usually available in the spring and early summer. 2. Fertilize Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough. 3. Water Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. 4. Protect Plants can live out of doors in frost free zones, to temperatures of 28 degrees Faharenheit. Store inside during winter in other areas. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. 6. Transplant If growing in a container, transplant when roots fill pot and begin to grow out of the bottom. 7. Propagate Root cuttings in a container with a couple of inches of water or in moist potting soil.

  April 1. Buy Plants are usually available in the spring and early summer. 2. Fertilize Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough. 3. Water Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. 5. Transplant If growing in a container, transplant when roots fill pot and begin to grow out of the bottom. 6. Propagate Root cuttings in a container with a couple of inches of water or in moist potting soil.

  May 1. Buy Plants are usually available in the spring and early summer. 2. Fertilize Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough. 3. Water Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. 5. Transplant If growing in a container, transplant when roots fill pot and begin to grow out of the bottom. 6. Propagate Root cuttings in a container with a couple of inches of water or in moist potting soil.

  June 1. Buy Plants are usually available in the spring and early summer. 2. Sow Seeds Sow seeds in a moist medium with light covering. 3. Fertilize Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough. 4. Water Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. 6. Transplant If growing in a container, transplant when roots fill pot and begin to grow out of the bottom. 7. Propagate Root cuttings in a container with a couple of inches of water or in moist potting soil.

  July 1. Sow Seeds Sow seeds in a moist medium with light covering. 2. Fertilize Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough. 3. Water Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. 5. Transplant If growing in a container, transplant when roots fill pot and begin to grow out of the bottom.

  August 1. Sow Seeds Sow seeds in a moist medium with light covering. 2. Fertilize Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough. 3. Water Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. 5. Transplant If growing in a container, transplant when roots fill pot and begin to grow out of the bottom.

  September 1. Sow Seeds Sow seeds in a moist medium with light covering. 2. Fertilize Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough. 3. Water Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. 4. Prune Trim plants back only for size. It is best to trim back in the fall. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars.

  October 1. Fertilize Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough. 2. Water Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. 3. Prune Trim plants back only for size. It is best to trim back in the fall. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars.

  November 1. Water Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. 2. Prune Trim plants back only for size. It is best to trim back in the fall. 3. Protect Plants can live out of doors in frost free zones, to temperatures of 28 degrees Faharenheit. Store inside during winter in other areas. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars.

  December 1. Water Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. 2. Protect Plants can live out of doors in frost free zones, to temperatures of 28 degrees Faharenheit. Store inside during winter in other areas. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! March Plants are usually available in the spring and early summer. April Plants are usually available in the spring and early summer. May Plants are usually available in the spring and early summer. June Plants are usually available in the spring and early summer.

  Sow Seeds When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements? June Sow seeds in a moist medium with light covering. July Sow seeds in a moist medium with light covering. August Sow seeds in a moist medium with light covering. September Sow seeds in a moist medium with light covering.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? March Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough. April Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough. May Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough. June Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough. July Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough. August Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough. September Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough. October Fertilize consistently during growing season with water soluble fertilizer. Slow release fertilizers do not give the plants enough nutrients quickly enough.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. February Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. March Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. April Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. May Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. June Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. July Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. August Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. September Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. October Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. November Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out. December Brugmansias require a lot of water, water whenever soil dries out.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? September Trim plants back only for size. It is best to trim back in the fall. October Trim plants back only for size. It is best to trim back in the fall. November Trim plants back only for size. It is best to trim back in the fall.

  Protect When and how should you protect this plant from birds, deer, rabbits? Does this plant need be covered, or wrapped or painted or moved? January Plants can live out of doors in frost free zones, to temperatures of 28 degrees Faharenheit. Store inside during winter in other areas. February Plants can live out of doors in frost free zones, to temperatures of 28 degrees Faharenheit. Store inside during winter in other areas. March Plants can live out of doors in frost free zones, to temperatures of 28 degrees Faharenheit. Store inside during winter in other areas. November Plants can live out of doors in frost free zones, to temperatures of 28 degrees Faharenheit. Store inside during winter in other areas. December Plants can live out of doors in frost free zones, to temperatures of 28 degrees Faharenheit. Store inside during winter in other areas.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? January Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. February Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. March Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. April Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. May Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. June Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. July Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. August Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. September Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. October Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. November Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars. December Pests love Brugmansia. Keep an eye out for spider mite, aphids, mealy bugs, fungus gnats, white flies and caterpillars.

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? March If growing in a container, transplant when roots fill pot and begin to grow out of the bottom. April If growing in a container, transplant when roots fill pot and begin to grow out of the bottom. May If growing in a container, transplant when roots fill pot and begin to grow out of the bottom. June If growing in a container, transplant when roots fill pot and begin to grow out of the bottom. July If growing in a container, transplant when roots fill pot and begin to grow out of the bottom. August If growing in a container, transplant when roots fill pot and begin to grow out of the bottom.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? March Root cuttings in a container with a couple of inches of water or in moist potting soil. April Root cuttings in a container with a couple of inches of water or in moist potting soil. May Root cuttings in a container with a couple of inches of water or in moist potting soil. June Root cuttings in a container with a couple of inches of water or in moist potting soil.