How to grow and care for the Angel Trumpet

Characteristics of the Angel's Trumpet

La brugmansia is the scientific name of the also known the Angel trumpetThis being a semi-tropical flowering shrub that can be grown as a shrub or a tree, being woody plants with large, fragrant hanging flowers.

When people first encounter the beautiful Angel Trumpet, they generally gawk at the exotic 25 centimeter long flowers and the powerful smell of lemon.

Characteristics of the Angel Trumpet

Brugmansia is the scientific name of the also known Angel's Trumpet

The Angel's Trumpet is a member of the Solanaceae / Nightshade (Calibrachoa) family that comes from South America, where have been cultivated for thousands of years as an ornamental plant and a medicinal plant.

In the right conditions they can grow outdoors all year round and reach impressive heights of over 9 feet. They have a highly poisonous foliage which makes them resistant to deer.

There are seven different species of Brugmansia, along with a "cousin" known as Datura. While these two types of plants are related, they differ in that Datura is a smaller herbaceous shrub. Also, its flowers stand upright instead of hanging from the branches of the plant.

Although they are considered extinct in the wild, they have been successfully naturalized in many warm climates, including Asia, Australia, Africa, and North America. Have been a popular ornamental plant in these countries for approximately 200 years. Horticulturists do their best to care for them, even in the coldest climates.

Is the Angel's Trumpet tree poisonous?

Yes! Every part of the tree and its seeds are remarkably poisonous. They contain hallucinogenic alkaloids that cause violent and unpleasant (or even terrifying) hallucinations, along with seizures, shortness of breath, and sometimes death.

Although the leaves, stems and seeds do not appear to be palatable to wildlife, it is always advisable keep these plants out of the reach of children, pets and adventurous teens.

Is it safe to use Brugmansia medicinally?

Although the Angel Trumpet plant has traditionally been used for medicinal purposes in South American cultures, it is a successful business because there is no safe dissolution of the hallucinogenic alkaloids found on this floor.

The levels of alkaloids present vary from plant to plant and from season to season, even small amounts can produce a trance state that completely separates the victim from reality, and self-injurious behavior is common.

Side effects and expert warnings for the homeopathic use of Brugmansia They include fever, respiratory weakness, audiovisual dissociation, intense thirst, changes in blood pressure, increased ocular tension in patients with angle-closure glaucoma, and more.

Remember that both Brugmansia and its cousin the Datura plant, which also bears the name Devil's Trumpet, are poisonous. You are unlikely to experience any ill effects unless you ingest it, but it is advisable to wear gloves when handling these plants and wash thoroughly once you have finished your chores.

Avoid contact with broken skin, eyes and mucous membranes and never eat any part of the plant. Consult a doctor in case of plant poisoning.

Why do people choose to keep the Angel Trumpet?

its trumpet-shaped flowers are quite large and showy

Simply put, these "deadly" family members Solanaceae They are lovely. In all varieties, its trumpet-shaped flowers are quite large and showyApart from the fact that most are very aromatic, but the aromas can vary from one type to another and there is at least one unscented variety (Brugmansia sangunea).

The following list shows the range of colors of the Angel's Trumpet flowers:

  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • Verde
  • Blanco
  • Rose
  • RED
  • Emerald
  • Purple

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