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Brunfelsia

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Brunfelsia
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Fact sheet

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Typeshrub, small trees and (rarely) lianas

“Brunfelsia spp. are neotropical shrubs, small trees and (rarely) lianas.” — Brunfelsia - Wikipedia

Lightfiltered light but can tolerate full sun

“filtered light but can tolerate full sun” — How to Grow and Care for Brunfelsia Pauciflora

Waterevenly moist but not waterlogged

“Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged” — Brunfelsia (Brunfelsia pauciflora) Care Guide | Plantgeh

Soil pH5–6

“Brunfelsia flourishes in fertile, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of 5-6.” — Brunfelsia: A Comprehensive Guide to Care and Cultivation

Spacing79–157 in

“2-4m tall and 2m wide” — How to Grow Beautiful Brunfelsia – About The Garden Magazine

Height20–39 in

“This species is a shrub up to 2.4 meters (7 ft 10 in) tall” — Brunfelsia pauciflora - Wikipedia

Propagationslightly lignified cuttings, seeds

“Brunfelsia can be propagated through slightly lignified cuttings in a mixture of wet peat and perlite at a stable temperature of 77°F. Additionally, Brunfelsia can be grown from seeds sown from January to April at the same temperature.” — Brunfelsia: A Comprehensive Guide to Care and Cultivation

Transplantevery 1-2 years

“For abundant flowering, Brunfelsia requires a cool temperature environment and substantial feeding during winter. Once the flowering cycle concludes, it’s advisable to repot Brunfelsia every 1-2 years to rejuvenate the plant and refresh the soil, promoting healthy growth.” — Brunfelsia: A Comprehensive Guide to Care and Cultivation

Toxicitynot toxic

“Like many other species belonging to the Solanaceae, some (possibly all) members of this genus contain toxic and medicinal alkaloids.” — Brunfelsia - Wikipedia

Indoorscan only be grown as container plants that need to be brought indoors for the winter

“can only be grown as container plants that need to be brought indoors for the winter” — How to Grow and Care for Brunfelsia Pauciflora

Pestsspider mites, scale insects

“Despite its beauty, Brunfelsia can face issues with pests such as spider mites and scale insects.” — Brunfelsia: A Comprehensive Guide to Care and Cultivation

Diseasesyellowing leaves due to alkaline soil

“Your soil around the plant is probably too chalky” — Yesterday, today and tomorrow (Brunfelsia): care and pruning

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