With its artistic flowers, the angel's trumpet is undoubtedly one of the most decorative ornamental plants. No wonder it is in demand and propagation is tempting. Propagation from cuttings is the standard method here - but it can also be done via seeds.
How do I grow an angel trumpet from seeds?
To grow an angel's trumpet from seeds, you should collect fully mature seeds, dry them over the winter and sow them in potting soil with slow-release fertilizer in the spring. Ensure a consistent temperature of 20°C, sufficient light and moisture for germination within two to three weeks.
What speaks for seed propagation
If you want to propagate an angel's trumpet, you can make it quite easy - because the beautiful plant from the Andes can be propagated very easily using the conventional cutting method. It doesn't take much effort and you can count on a high success rate.
Of course it is also possible to grow an angel trumpet from seeds. However, this is a bit more complicated. What speaks in favor of this, however, is that other flower colors can appear on the plant germinated from seeds. With cuttings, on the other hand, the plant is simply “cloned,” so to speak. For those who like to experiment, growing seeds can of course also simply be an attractive gardening challenge.
The arguments at a glance:
- possibly achieving other flower colors
- delightful gardening challenge
How to grow seeds
Only take fully ripe seeds
If you collect seeds from an angel trumpet specimen yourself, first make sure that they are fully ripe. Only then will they be able to germinate. They are usually at this stage in early fall. An important note: Don't forget to work with gloves, as the seeds are one of the most poisonous parts of the angel's trumpet plant!
Dry over winter, sow in spring
The seeds must be dried over the winter. Because sowing can only take place in spring when the light development is on the rise. Place the seeds in pots with potting soil (€6.00 on Amazon), to which you add some slow-release fertilizer.
Consistent temperature and humidity
You should then place the cultivation pots in a bright place where a constant temperature of 20°C is guaranteed. A winter garden or a warm greenhouse are ideal.
The moisture supply must also be as even as possible. A proven method for creating a protected, continuously moist microclimate is to cover the pot with a foil bag. The seed has more peace underneath and is protected from drying out.
The seeds should germinate within about two to three weeks. If this is successful, you can remove the foil bag, but continue to keep the plant evenly moist. As it grows, you can gently and gradually acclimate it to more changes in temperature and light.
