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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 27, 2012
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    I would guess that the nitrogen to phosphorus ratio is off. The soil may have an abundance of nitrogen, which would result in nice, healthy green growth but little to no blooms. Without the right amount of phosphorus, it will not bloom well. Bone meal is a great way to add phosphorus.

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    Nikki on
    July 4, 2012
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    Actually, quite the opposite. It is most likely a lack of water causing the flower buds to fall off, especially since they are still fairly new in the ground and we've experienced scorching temps thus far this summer. They are water hogs and need lots of water to stay healthy.

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    mslizfranke on
    July 4, 2012
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    thanks, nikki...will give it a try

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    August 20, 2013
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    How to prune angel trumpet: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/brugmansia/prune-brugmansia-trees.htm

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    Heather on
    February 11, 2014
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    I think you are referring to brugmansia. They can come back, as long as the roots did not freeze. It may take a few years for it to regain its previous height, but it will regrow from the roots.

    Because this year's weather has been so erratic, if possible, I would recommend that you take steps to protect the roots for the rest of the season. If possible, try to cover them with straw or mulch to help insulate them.

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    theficuswrangler on
    May 2, 2014
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    Here's an article that will tell you the basics of brugmansia pruning. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/brugmansia/prune-brugmansia-trees.htm
    Since you have only one stem, you're not ready for all this yet, but good to have the info. You need to envision what your plant will look like as it gets older. The point at which you cut it is where it will start to branch. I would think you might want to cut it about 2' from the soil, but it's your choice.

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    theficuswrangler on
    June 8, 2014
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    This article contains very detailed information on starting brugmansia cuttings: http://depts.washington.edu/hortlib/resources/resource_search.php?term=676
    This article is on growing brugmansia (angel trumpet): https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/brugmansia/growing-brugmansias-in-containers.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    June 24, 2014
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    You have a datura flower; more information here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/datura/growing-datura-trumpet-flower.htm
    Leaves turning yellow is usually a sign that plant isn't getting enough water. When you water, allow the water to collect in a saucer (hopefully the pot has drainage holes,) 1/2" of water will do no harm, no need to empty saucer. Water again when the soil in the bottom of the pot is slightly damp -- use a pencil, dowel, or kebob skewer to test as if testing a cake.
    Re: orange mites -- do you see webbing like spiders on the leaves and stems? If so, those are spider mites. If the bugs have attached themselves to the stems and leaf veins, they are probably aphids. You can deal with either by spraying neem oil and/or insecticidal soap.Just be sure to do the spraying 4 times at 7-10 day intervals. This article tells you more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/common-bugs-and-pests-on-houseplants.htm

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