Brugmansia × candida (syn. Datura × candida), also known as angel´s trumpet or moonflower, is a hybrid species of flowering plant in the family Solanaceae. Its parents are Brugmansia aurea and Brugmansia versicolor, with both listed as extinct in the wild.
Brugmansia × candida is native to Colombia and Ecuador, and has been introduced to tropical locations worldwide. A large shrub or small tree reaching at most , it is typically found in the seasonally dry tropics. Its cultivars ´Angels Sunbeam´, ´Creamsickle´, ´Grand Marnier´, and ´Knightii´ have all gained the Royal Horticultural Society´s Award of Garden Merit as ornamentals.
Cultivation: It does best in warmer, frost-free regions. It should be watered regularly, especially in drier regions. Planted in well-drained, rich soil, in sunny or semi-shaded areas. In windy or colder regions, it is recommended to plant it in a sheltered space.
Source: Wikipedia, article Brugmansia candida.
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Accessed on 17/07/2026.