The "angel's trombone" is the common name of the plants of the Brugmansia or Datura family. Although angel trombones are commonly reproduced by cuttings, you can sometimes grow them from seeds. This article deals with just how to sow this plant.
Steps
Step 1. Prepare the soil for planting
- Use a sterile seed mix.
- Moisten the mixture with water until it is well mixed.
Step 2. Carefully fill the clean jars or trays with the starting mix
Step 3. Plant the seeds 2.5cm deep, one per pot or 5.2cm apart in tray containers
Step 4. Pack jars or containers in plastic bags or use a flat plastic lid
Step 5. Provide bottom heat by placing the pots or trays on a seed mat
Step 6. Keep them in a sunny, warm room heated to about 23.8 ° C
Step 7. Keep the Seed Mix moist at all times until the seeds sprout
Step 8. When the seeds sprout, remove the plastic lids
Step 9. Allow the Seed Mix to dry slightly before watering after the seedlings have sprouted
Step 10. Feed the seedlings half the recommended fertilizer when the seedlings put on a set of true leaves
Step 11. Transplant seedlings from trays to pots when they have two clusters of true leaves
Advice
- Search for seeds online or ask friends who have plants outside to keep all the seeds that form for you.
- The angel's trombone can take a year or more to flower from seed.
- The first set of leaves to emerge is called the seedling leaf and often does not resemble mature leaves. The second set of leaves will look different and will be called "true" leaves.
- Provide good air circulation in the room where you place the seeds to avoid a fungal soil disease that kills the seedlings.
Warnings
- All parts of this plant are poisonous.
- Do not use a heat pad on the bottom to start the seeds. It may generate a flame and generally creates too much heat for the seeds.
