Iochroma australe
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Iochroma australe

Argentine-pear · Blue angel's trumpet

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
48
Observations
94

Description

Source: leafsnap

Eriolarynx australis, called mini angel's trumpet or blue angel's trumpet, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Eriolarynx, native to Bolivia and northwest Argentina. It is widely listed in the horticultural literature under the synonym Iochroma australe. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.It is a compact shrub to 2.5 m (8.2 ft) tall and broad, with downy leaves and pale violet-blue trumpet-shaped pendent blooms in summer. It is hardy in mild regions, otherwise must be grown under glass. It needs a sheltered position in full sun.The Latin specific epithet australis means "southern".

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Mini angel's trumpet is native to open habitats like sunny meadows and forest edges that offer plenty of light. It does best in full sun but can also tolerate partial sun, adapting well to different light conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Mini angel's trumpet adapts well to temperature, tolerating higher heat and wider temperature fluctuations. In hot conditions, you should monitor watering and provide suitable shading to avoid sunburn. Conversely, Mini angel's trumpet is less tolerant of cold. It can endure mild cold, but very low temperatures may cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity normal (40-60%)

This plant will thrive in moderate humidity, which is probably the level in your home. However, misting it a few times a week can be very beneficial. Make sure the room has good ventilation.

Humidity: normal (40-60%)
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The timing of fertilization is important for Mini angel's trumpet. Apply fertilizer in early spring and continue once a month until early summer. Fertilizer encourages attractive blooms and supplies energy during both dormant and active growth periods.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Shrub
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Iochroma
Family
Solanaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
3.05 m
Mature Spread
2.13 m
Leaf Color
Forest Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 6.35 cm
Bloom Time
All year round
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
All year round

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Common Names (2)

en Argentine-pear
en Blue angel's trumpet