Transplanted my 3' Brug to bigger pot-- Please Help

14 years ago

I lost my entire original post, so I am going to have to make this one very brief!

I am new to Texas, and new to Brugmansia and also new to Gardenweb. I've learned a lot from you all before my first post. Thanks for sharing.

I bought a brug in a one-gallon pot. It's tag says 'Pink'. Today I bought a deep, 22" wide fiberglass pot. I enthusiastically shook the old dirt out of the rootball, and tore some of the old, stringy roots away. I planted Pink in MG potting soil, mulched it with Eucalyptus mulch and watered it very well.

Then I came inside and read on the internet that Brugs don't like to have their root ball messed with. Is this true? Even if it was for its own good? It was severely rootbound in it's gallon pot. I really thought I was doing it a favor. I don't think I went too crazy on it, just wanted to loosen it up and let its hair down.

Did I mess up? Where do we go from here? It's on my covered patio, where it can recieve as much or as little sun as I want it to (I have it semi-shaded). Is it going to be ok?

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karyn1
14 years ago
It should be fine. A dose of B1 or Superthrive will help reduce shock. A good rule of thumb is to prune some above ground growth when you prune the roots. Since you would delay blooms by pruning the plant now you probably don't want to do that and as long as you didn't remove too many roots you should be ok. Some wilting is normal and should resolve in a couple days. Keep the plant in a shady location for a couple days if you have any wilting and if the wilted foliage doesn't recover remove it.
rosepedal
14 years ago
Welcome to the forum cupcakebiswas....Barb :)
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cupcakebiswas
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you, Barb; I really enjoy the forum!

Hi Karyn, thanks for the response. Alright, today it doesn't look too terrible but maybe the _slightest_ bit wilted.

I do have some B1... now, is that alright to use along with the Miracle Grow potting soil (which already has fertilizer)? I have learned from you all that Brugs are heavy feeders, and I am sure it is going to use up the fertilizer in the MG potting soil quickly, but I don't want to get ahead of myself again.

At what point do I begin using the fish emulsion and epsom salt, having just planted Pink in MG potting soil?

Thanks!
phoenixryan
14 years ago
The B1 is safe to use at the time of transplant, just follow the label directions carefully. The B1 will help the roots recover more quickly.

I'd wait to begin a fertilizing routine until you see some new growth from the plant. Then you'll know the roots have started to recover.
cupcakebiswas
Original Author
14 years ago
Alright, that's great advice, phoenixryan. Thanks very much.

I'll post some photos (like no one here has ever seen a pink Brug before, I know) as soon as I find the usb for my camera!
phoenixryan
14 years ago
BTW, I was remiss in welcoming you to the forum! Welcome!!! :-) It's what I get for checking in while at work. I get distracted and forget to say something.

And photos are always welcome, too!
givelittle_getlots
14 years ago
Of course I want to give you a warm welcome also.

Lucy
ruth_ann
14 years ago
Be prepared to stake the Brug once it starts growing good leaves and it gets windy LOL. Fiberglass pots, especially combined with the lighter MG potting soil are not the best because they are so light. You will find that the big leaves on Brugs act as sails in the wind and tip your plant over and cause breakage if you don't stake it.
cupcakebiswas
Original Author
14 years ago
Good advice, Ruth Ann. It's the first time I have purchased a fiberglass pot. The whole thing with all the soil and Pink and the rocks in the bottom is pretty darn heavy, to me anyway, but it can get awfully windy around here.

Thanks for all the welcomes, you all; I really enjoy the forum!

PS. I did give Pink a half-capful of Quick Start in a gallon of water yesterday. She's holding up quite well. Whew.
PKponder TX Z7B
14 years ago
I'm a bit north of you, cupcakebiswas, but my in ground brugs look wilty in the heat. As soon as the shade reaches them, they perk back up.

Did you get any damage from last night's storms?

Pam
cupcakebiswas
Original Author
14 years ago
Hi Pam! I didn't get any damage, thank goodness. There were a few intense moments, though. Thanks for asking.

The three dogs and the cat and I hunkered down in the closet under the stairs for the worst of it. Then the sky turned orange. Bizarre! I took some photos-- (hopefully this weekend my husband and I can go to Fry's and get a usb cord for my camera so I can share... I'm afraid I accidently threw my cord away).
I was glad the fence held up. So many people around here had their fences flattened by the wind.

All of my potted plants are no worse for the wear. How did you make out up where you were?

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