Angel's trumpet (Brugmansia versicolor)
Care, watering, light and tips for Angel's trumpet on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Solanaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 10–35 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Angel's trumpet
Brugmansia versicolor, commonly known as Huanduj, is a shrub or small tree in the Solanaceae family, renowned for its spectacular, trumpet-shaped pendulous flowers that can reach up to 30 cm in length. Its blooms, ranging from creamy white to shades of orange and peach, emit a sweet and intense fragrance, especially at dusk. This plant is ideal as a standalone specimen in subtropical gardens or in large pots on patios and terraces, where its abundant flowering can be fully appreciated.
Native range
Ecuador
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure or bright partial shade for optimal flowering, avoiding the most intense direct sun in very hot climates. Watering should be abundant and regular, especially during growth and flowering periods, keeping the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce in winter. It prefers rich, well-drained, and slightly acidic soils. A common mistake is insufficient watering, which leads to leaf drop and interruption of flowering.
How to save a dying Angel's trumpet
- Warning signs
- Yellow leaves dropping, aborted buds, general wilting. 🌿
- First aid
- Check soil moisture (avoid waterlogging or drying out), protect from strong direct sun if wilting. Prune flowers and buds.
- What kills it
- Prolonged drought or constant waterlogging. They are heavy drinkers but don't tolerate wet feet.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't rotted or completely dry. Responds quickly to changes.