And what about those in pots? Move to a sunny location? Take indoors?

Mine is under a huge Mesquite tree so it is protected, if you have one in a pot I would definately move it to the patio where it gets protection. Maybe Susie will chime in? I know she has one too.

I have about 15 brugs, all in pots. When it gets cold, I simply cover them with frost sheets or old bed sheets. They usually lose alot of leaves, but come spring they bounce right back and do well. I try and put them in a place that gets alot of sun during the day, to try and warm the pots up. (Kinda weird- trying to heat up pots and in the summer, I have to work at keeping them cool!!)

HTH
Susie

So, just use frost cloth during night freezes? This is my first experience with Brugs -- Do I prune them now? Or in Spring? Or at all? If they loose their leaves this Winter, do they still need water? Reduced water?

Sorry with all the questions, but I really want to keep this plant alive. It has bloomed continually since late May and has become a favorite.

Zill

Cut back on the water and food, to say once a week, or every 10 days depending on your soil, once it starts to get seriously cold out. I only cover mine on cold nights, my microclimate is colder than the warnings, so I do cover more frequently. You can prune them once they lose their leaves, if you think they need it or if you want to have some more plants. :) If you cut at the "Y" (below) that cutting will bloom quicker than one that is just a stem. Be aware though, that you are taking away a stem that would bloom on the mother plant.

my 02 cents

Susie

Thank you so much for the information!
Zill

hi susie,

can you root the woody branches from the double yellow datura plant?

detrick