Brugmansia aurea

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Taxonomy: Family: Solanaceae · Genus: Brugmansia

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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Brugmansia

Waterhigh

Lightfull sun

Humiditymediumgeneral genus data

Min. temperature5 °C

Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Brugmansia tip: Water daily and feed weekly in summer; every part of it is highly toxic.

⚠ Pets & children · genus Brugmansia

🐱Cat severe🐶Dog severe🐴Horse severe🦜Pet bird severe🐰Rabbit, rodent severe🐮Cattle severe🐐Sheep, goat severe🐷Pig severe🐔Poultry severe🐢Tortoise, herbivorous reptile severe🧒Human (child) severedetails →

Tropane alkaloids: confusion, dilated pupils, racing heart – even the scent can cause headaches.

At a glance

Brugmansia aurea – what to know

Brugmansia aurea – family: Solanaceae, genus: Brugmansia. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: high; min. 5 °C. For cats: severely toxic – potentially fatal; for dogs: severely toxic – potentially fatal. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

All Brugmansia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Brugmansia aurea?

Generously: keep the soil evenly moist and never let it dry out completely.

How much light does Brugmansia aurea need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Brugmansia aurea get?

Keep it above 5 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.

Is Brugmansia aurea toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: severely toxic – potentially fatal; for dogs: severely toxic – potentially fatal. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

When does Brugmansia aurea flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Brugmansia: Typical flowering time: June, July, August, September, October.

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