Brugmansia arborea, commonly known as Angel's Trumpet, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the Andes mountains with fragrant, white trumpet-shaped flowers. All parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested, particularly seeds and leaves. Seeds germinate easily with proper warm, moist conditions and light exposure.
Before sowing
Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours to soften the hard, corky seed coat before sowing
Sowing
What to expect
Tips
Press seeds lightly into soil surface with light contact but do not bury—seeds require light to germinate. Cover seeds with a transparent dome or plastic wrap to maintain humidity. Keep substrate consistently moist but never waterlogged. Mist rather than water to avoid damping-off disease. Ensure good air circulation. Seeds may germinate in 10-20 days at 68°F or take 4-6 weeks. Some seedlings will emerge with corky seed coat attached—mist frequently to keep soft and it will fall off naturally. Transplant when first true leaves appear (usually after 2 sets of true leaves). Do not fertilize seedlings for several weeks after emergence.
Sources: Brugmansia Growers International, Elisabeth C. Miller Library, Kew Science POWO, IUCN Red List, multiple seed company germination guides
