I have cork like stuff on Herrenhauser Garten trunk . The plant is a Brugmansias . How do I get rid of the cork without killing plant ? How can I make it bloom ?
Hi Tony, Is your plant grown outside all year round? Can you take a picture of what you see and post it for us? I'm thinking it might be lichen that you see which would be harmless. To get your Brug to bloom you will need to fertilize alot. http://www.hort.wisc.edu/mastergardener/Features/indoorplants/brugmansia/brugmansia.htm Newt
Tony, I'm not sure I see anything wrong here. Are you talking about the green? Can you give me a closer shot? Btw, it looks very rootbound. When did you repot last? I see surface roots and that could be why it's not blooming. Newt
What looks like roots are pine needles . I repoted 2 months ago and started getting the cork-like bark . My other one doesn't have it . It is about 6 inches shorter . I am keeping them apart . I was told it won't flower for about 2 years and this varity is hard to get to bloom . They were both cuttings after the "Y" . Had 3 cuttings , one turned to mush . I'll see if I can get a closer shot tomorrow .
Gosh, pics sure can be deceiving. I'm thinking I see roots and it's pine needles. :) I'd love to see another pic. Do you know the name of this variety? Newt
I agree with Newt, i cant see anything wrong with the plant, the powdery bloom on the stem is natural (if it is'nt, then all mine have the same problem as yours) cultivation tips grow in a loam-based potting compost (John Innes No.3). From spring to autumn, water freely and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 3-4 weeks; keep just moist in winter.
Names always help. I do think you told the name early on and I just didn't pay attention. I did a google with: Brugmansia 'Herrenhauser Garten' + bark and found this site. The pics don't show for me, but it mentions the corky bark. Apparently it's part of the nature of the plant as several other sites mention it. http://72.14.203.104/search?q=cache...auser+Garten'+++bark&hl=en&gl=us&ct=clnk&cd=1 Newt
