This is a rare look at an incredible Brugmansia vulcanicola, recently discovered in Colombia, where it was thought to have gone extinct.  Its tubular blooms have a gorgeous watermelon red color, which gets more intense in cooler temperatures.  The plant comes from cool highlands, and unfortunately it resents warm climates.  If you can provide cooler conditions for it, you'll find it easy to grow this "holy grail" of Brugmansias.

 The plant can grow over 10 feet tall, although you can prune it as short as you need to.  The flowers are about 7 to 9 inches long and can appear all throughout the year.  They have attractive, flaring tips that are deeply cut, resembling an Adenium flower when viewed from directly on.  The blooms are unscented.  This is a true species, not a cultivated hybrid.  You can cross-breed it with my orange Brugmansia vulcanicola as well as B. sanguinea and B. arborea to create exciting new hybrids!

It was discovered near La Cocha lake in Colombia, where temperatures are cool all year.  The plant is happiest with days below the low 80s, and nights below 64.  It can usually tolerate warmer conditions if nights are cool, although it won't flower until days are cooler.  The combination of hot days and warm nights will stress it.  It can probably survive a few degrees of frost, but it's best to protect it from freezing temperatures.  It enjoys part sun, and might need some protection from strong afternoon sun.  Like other Brugs, it prefers well-draining soil that's kept evenly moist, but avoid keeping it constantly soggy.  Over about 40% humidity is best.

Unfortunately, fake Brugmansia vulcanicola seeds have been sold online.  I guarantee that my plants are genuine.

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