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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 23, 2010
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    I would go ahead and put them into dormancy. They do tend to try for a last flowering right at this time, so this is not unusual, but they will be happier in the long run if you just cut them back and let the leaves drop.

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    Nikki on
    December 9, 2010
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    The tree will look unsightly for awhile, but it will regrow its leaves with no extra care as long as the stems and branches are still green. You should see new leaf buds develop where the old leaves were in about 1-2 weeks.

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    Heather on
    December 12, 2010
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    Mid to late spring is best, but brugs can take pruning just about any time. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/brugmansia/prune-brugmansia-trees.htm

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    Heather on
    January 16, 2011
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    I would leave them for now and prune them in the early spring (pruning is best done in either late fall or early spring). This will result in a bushy and full plant in the summer with lots of blooms. In the future, you may want to consider letting your brug go dormant in the winter. They just don't look all that nice indoors as they really try to go into dormancy, so it easier just to allow them to do that. Here is information on doing that:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/brugmansia/brugmansia-winter-care-wintering-brugmansia-in-your-home.htm

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    Nikki on
    March 14, 2011
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    Heather on
    April 22, 2011
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    I would treat the plants with neem oil. It will kill both any bugs or fungus that attack the plant and it is safe for people, pets and beneficial bugs. Here is more information:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    Nikki on
    April 28, 2011
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    If the lower stems are green and firm, then they will grow new branches from those stems. Just give them a little time. If the Y died, you will simply have a bush form instead of a tree form.

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