Topic: datura metel

[paddy]

hi all

i am growing 2 of these plants i raised from seed and wonder if any body can tell me what compost to use as i am growing them in pots.

Many thanks

patrick

[Leopoldo]

Hi

all Datura / Brugmansia are greedy feeders so a rich potting compost would be good, something loaded with organic matter. And I think potting them on slowly is a good idea - a slightly restricted root seems to encourage more flowering. I also feed mine with a tomato style feed from late June onwards to encourage flowering. Seaweed stuff for orgainc growers is pretty good.