Angel's trumpets are not native to us and do not tolerate frost. They are therefore candidates for separate overwintering. In the following article we will explain how you can ensure the Andean plant the right conditions in its winter quarters.
The angel's trumpet must be brought inside before it gets too cold outside
The frost sensitivity of the angel's trumpet
The angel's trumpet originally comes from the South American, subtropical Andes, where frost is a foreign word. And even if they are found in the Andes mountains at altitudes of up to 3000 meters, their temperature tolerance does not go far down. In short: Before the first frost is announced, you must relocate the angel's trumpet to a winter quarters if you have displayed it outside over the summer.
- Angel's trumpet comes from subtropical areas
- Temperature tolerance therefore not below the 0°C range
- Bring in before the first frost
Adapt wintering conditions to location
You can choose different places for the angel's trumpet to hibernate over the winter. Unlike some other plants that need to be overwintered, it does not have to be particularly bright or particularly dark. However, depending on the lighting conditions, you should ensure adequate accompanying conditions, especially in terms of temperature.
Bright location
If you have a conservatory, you can overwinter the angel's trumpet there. In continuous winter light, it needs a temperature of around 12 to a comfortable 18°C. In warmer conditions, she can even produce a flower. You should water regularly in a bright, heated room, but of course to a limited extent.#
Dark location
You can also completely "shut down" the angel's trumpet for the winter and put it in a dark place. In that case, bring them to maximum vegetation restriction. Accordingly, you should then leave them alone and only water so much that their root ball does not dry out.
winter out
After the hibernation, you can bring out the angel's trumpet again from March/April. Repotting with long-term fertilizer is recommended as a spring cure and jump-start. In addition, you should gently get the plant used to the sunlight, especially if the winter quarters were dark.