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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    September 21, 2011
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    Brugs that are grown from cuttings mature to flowering age faster than brugs that are grown from seeds. Even brugs from cuttings can take up to 5 years before reaching flowering age. It is likely that the yellow one was grown from seed or is just a "late blooming" cutting.

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    Nikki on
    September 26, 2011
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    I would try adding some phosphorus, like bone meal, to the soil first. This is usually the reason for a lack of blooms, especially in previously blooming plants.

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    Nikki on
    October 1, 2011
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    Here is an article or two that you may find helpful:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/brugmansia/brugmansia-winter-care-wintering-brugmansia-in-your-home.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/brugmansia/prune-brugmansia-trees.htm

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    Nikki on
    October 20, 2011
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    Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/brugmansia/prune-brugmansia-trees.htm

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    Nikki on
    October 27, 2011
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    They do not do well indoors as a houseplant, but you can put them into dormancy indoors and enjoy them again outdoors next summer. It is already trying to go into dormancy, which is why it is losing its leaves. It is not dying, just going to sleep. This article will explain how to care for it in dormancy: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/brugmansia/brugmansia-winter-care-wintering-brugmansia-in-your-home.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    October 28, 2011
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    In your growing zone, it should okay to simply cut the plant back and apply a generous layer of mulch for winter protection.

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    blackngoldfan7 on
    October 28, 2011
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    And when you say simply cut it back do you mean all the way to the ground? Or just past where the leaves are? It is still blooming, our nights are getting cooler but our days are still in the 70's and 80's.

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    Nikki on
    April 25, 2012
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    Spider mites, aphids, and cabbage worms are among the most common pests of this plant--all of which can be taken care of by treating the plant with neem oil. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

    If you don't see any signs of insects, it could also be sttributed to slugs, which normally come out and feed at night. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm

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