I have an angel trumpet in a large pot. It is 3-4 feet tall and I have had
it a few months. The leaves were quite large but now they seem to be cupping
under. Kind of like you would cup your hand around something. Even the new
leaves have this odd look. What does this mean? I keep the soil evenly
moist. I live in Houston and it gets afternoon sun but there are some
branches from other plants that overhang a bit. Should I feed more or less?
I have emailed the person I bought it from but haven't heard back yet.

On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:24:01 -0500, "Phyllis Stone" <nobody at (no spam) msn.com
wrote:

I have an angel trumpet in a large pot. It is 3-4 feet tall and I have had
it a few months. The leaves were quite large but now they seem to be
cupping
under. Kind of like you would cup your hand around something. Even the new
leaves have this odd look. What does this mean? I keep the soil evenly
moist. I live in Houston and it gets afternoon sun but there are some
branches from other plants that overhang a bit. Should I feed more or
less?
I have emailed the person I bought it from but haven't heard back yet.


Do you know what you mean by "angel trumpets?" Are the flowers
upright or hanging down?

I can tell you that if you have datura or brugmansia it is normal for
them to wilt in the hot afternoon and they do not do well in full sun
here in TX at this elevation. Their native place is in the Andes
mountain range where it is moist and cool at night. We get very
little relief in TX at night.

Do NOT over water it thinking the problem is to water it too much. The
other thing it could be is not enough water. In containers these
plants, when grown in TX need to be watered daily in mid-morning.
Sometimes if the container is small, they need two waterings. Again,
wilting is normal. They do this to conserve water.

"Jangchub" <Jangchub at (no spam) sakadawa.org> wrote in message
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On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:24:01 -0500, "Phyllis Stone" <nobody at (no spam) msn.com
wrote:

I have an angel trumpet in a large pot. It is 3-4 feet tall and I have had
it a few months. The leaves were quite large but now they seem to be
cupping
under. Kind of like you would cup your hand around something. Even the new
leaves have this odd look. What does this mean? I keep the soil evenly
moist. I live in Houston and it gets afternoon sun but there are some
branches from other plants that overhang a bit. Should I feed more or
less?
I have emailed the person I bought it from but haven't heard back yet.


Do you know what you mean by "angel trumpets?" Are the flowers
upright or hanging down?

I can tell you that if you have datura or brugmansia it is normal for
them to wilt in the hot afternoon and they do not do well in full sun
here in TX at this elevation. Their native place is in the Andes
mountain range where it is moist and cool at night. We get very
little relief in TX at night.

Do NOT over water it thinking the problem is to water it too much. The
other thing it could be is not enough water. In containers these
plants, when grown in TX need to be watered daily in mid-morning.
Sometimes if the container is small, they need two waterings. Again,
wilting is normal. They do this to conserve water.


I think its real name is brugmansia. The flowers are double and they hang
down. I don't think it is wilting because the new leaves have that same
cupped shape. I wish I could take a picture but I can't. The pot is big.
Would it help if I moved it to the shade? This has happened within the last
2 weeks, at first the leaves were very large. I just know I am killing it in
some way.

;804966']On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:24:01 -0500, "Phyllis Stone"
nobody at (no spam) msn.com
wrote:
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I have an angel trumpet in a large pot. It is 3-4 feet tall and I have
had
it a few months. The leaves were quite large but now they seem to be
cupping
under. Kind of like you would cup your hand around something. Even the
new
leaves have this odd look. What does this mean? I keep the soil evenly

moist. I live in Houston and it gets afternoon sun but there are some
branches from other plants that overhang a bit. Should I feed more or
less?
I have emailed the person I bought it from but haven't heard back yet.

-

Do you know what you mean by "angel trumpets?" Are the flowers
upright or hanging down?

I can tell you that if you have datura or brugmansia it is normal for
them to wilt in the hot afternoon and they do not do well in full sun
here in TX at this elevation. Their native place is in the Andes
mountain range where it is moist and cool at night. We get very
little relief in TX at night.

Do NOT over water it thinking the problem is to water it too much. The
other thing it could be is not enough water. In containers these
plants, when grown in TX need to be watered daily in mid-morning.
Sometimes if the container is small, they need two waterings. Again,
wilting is normal. They do this to conserve water.

Brugmansia, Datura also known as Angels Trumpets will show signs of leaf
curl if they are in full sun they prefer partial sun, they also need
regular feeding to prevent yellowing of the leaves and to promote the
growth of the huge flowers they produce. Ensure also that the plants
pot is large enough as the root growth on these plants is amazing, best
of luch.

If you need any more help e mail on our enquires at
www.carreglefn-nurseries.co.uk

kathryn'Jangchub[_2_ Wrote:
;804966']On Sat, 19 Jul 2008 14:24:01 -0500, "Phyllis Stone"
nobody at (no spam) msn.com
wrote:
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I have an angel trumpet in a large pot. It is 3-4 feet tall and I have
had
it a few months. The leaves were quite large but now they seem to be
cupping
under. Kind of like you would cup your hand around something. Even the
new
leaves have this odd look. What does this mean? I keep the soil evenly

moist. I live in Houston and it gets afternoon sun but there are some
branches from other plants that overhang a bit. Should I feed more or
less?
I have emailed the person I bought it from but haven't heard back yet.

-

Do you know what you mean by "angel trumpets?" Are the flowers
upright or hanging down?

I can tell you that if you have datura or brugmansia it is normal for
them to wilt in the hot afternoon and they do not do well in full sun
here in TX at this elevation. Their native place is in the Andes
mountain range where it is moist and cool at night. We get very
little relief in TX at night.

Do NOT over water it thinking the problem is to water it too much. The
other thing it could be is not enough water. In containers these
plants, when grown in TX need to be watered daily in mid-morning.
Sometimes if the container is small, they need two waterings. Again,
wilting is normal. They do this to conserve water.

Brugmansia and Datura are two different plants altogether,
taxonomically speaking. Brugs are Angel trumpets, Datura are Devil's
trumpets. Common names are idiotic. Cupping has nothing to do with
fertilization and yellowing foliage is normal as it self-limbs. They
can grow and produce in a three gallon pot as long as they have
adequate water. One wind and they'll tip over, but still can survive
just the same. I have 30 of these plants in tubs.

On
You didn't offend me. You offended the way nature works by poisoning
without the slightest bit of knowledge of what or why you wanted to
kill this mystery thing, insect, mite, using some broad, carcinogen.
It's probably not listed for use on spider mites anyway. A good way
to kill plant is to use poisons improperly. If you read the label
you'd know you should first identify the problem. I gave you a
reasonable answer by telling you to spray the undersides of the
foliage with forceful water. That's all you needed to do for
"potential" spider mites. They are most likely the only animal you'd
not be able to see with the naked eye without a 10x eye loop.

Then you put Ironite in the container. What was that for? I'm not
offended, you wasted my time because while i gave you methods you did
what you wanted to do anyway. Why ask, is my point.