Brugmansia sanguinea aka Red Floripontio

Brugmansia sanguinea has the common name red angel's trumpet. It belongs to Solanaceae, the nightshade family. Its home range spans western South America to northern Chile. It grows in tropical mountain climates, including the Andes. This woody plant forms an open shrub or small tree. In gardens, it grows 8–13 feet (2.5–4 metres) tall. It spreads about 5–8 feet (1.5–2.5 metres) wide. Useful Tropical Plants reports trees as tall as 36 feet (11 metres). Plants take five to ten years to reach garden size.

Loose branches give the shrub an open shape. It may keep its leaves or shed some. Plants can lose their leaves in cool winter quarters. New leaves grow when spring returns. The long, tube-shaped flowers have red hues and yellow veins. Each bloom grows about 0.66 feet (0.2 metres) long. The flowers have no scent. RHS gives autumn as the main bloom season. Useful Tropical Plants reports blooms through much of the year. Its photos also show seed capsules as they ripen. That source lists insects as the plant's pollinators.

Grow this plant in moist soil that drains well. Loam and sandy soils both suit it. It accepts acid, neutral and alkaline soil. Both sun and part shade can work. Give it full light when grown under glass. Use loam-based compost with no peat. In summer outdoors, give it light, dappled shade and shelter. Give it ample water while it grows. Use a balanced liquid feed every two weeks then. In winter, keep the compost just a little damp. RHS advises a winter minimum near 5°C. Its H2 rating means it cannot live through freezing weather. Useful Tropical Plants allows only light frost, and not often.

Gardeners grow this plant for its long show of flowers. It suits pots, patios and courtyards with shelter. A conservatory or greenhouse gives it frost-free space in winter. Its form also suits subtropical garden schemes. Sow seeds in spring or take semi-ripe cuttings. Useful Tropical Plants advises warmth to help seeds sprout. Heat from below can help cuttings grow roots. RHS reports few problems with disease. Slugs and snails may attack plants. Under glass, watch for mealybugs, whitefly and thrips. Watch for red spider mites there, too.

This plant is poisonous to people and pets if eaten. Touching it can irritate skin. Protect your eyes, too. Wear gloves and clothes that protect you when handling it. No records list edible uses. Traditional medicine has used the leaves to soothe pain and irritation. The seeds have narcotic effects and can impair awareness. These records do not make home treatment safe.