Brugmansia, Angel Trumpet, Angel's Trumpet

Brugmansiax candida

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Brugmansia (broog-MAN-zee-ah)
Synonym
Datura × candida
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Color
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Time
White/Near White
Foliage
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Other details
Herbaceous
Succulent
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
From woody stem cuttings
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
By air layering
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lapine, Alabama

Big Sur, California

Los Angeles, California

Saint Augustine, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

Barnesville, Georgia

Glenmora, Louisiana

Houston, Texas

Plano, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Taylor) Plano, TX (Zone 8a) | April 2008 | positive

Ditto the above high marks. This one is healthy, takes the heat,and blooms reliably.

I have grown dozens and dozens of br...Read More

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Barnesville, GA (Zone 8a) | July 2004 | positive

Species, also found with the name 'Candida flora plena' get the highest marks from me. The blooms have lasted 3 days (so far) in our humi...Read More

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