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blakelyatstillwood said:Where should I look to find if brugs can be grown in containers? Also, since they are so poisonous, I am unsure if it would be a good idea. My husband and I share a house (we have a downstairs suite - apartment) with our son, DIL, and 4 grandchildren. I know many plants are not good to eat, but I have always had the concern about brugs especially. A neighbor has a large yellow one and she kindly brought me over 2 cuttings to root and encouraged me to grow them in the yard (Madison, AL). I appreciate it, but am concerned a bit. Anyway, my main question is can they be grown in a large container instead of being in the ground. They will have to stay outside in the winter. My neighbor cuts hers to the ground (just did it) and they come back out in the spring.

If you are in Madison county Alabama they need to be grown in containers. My daughter lives in Madison county Alabama and hasn't had them come back when planted in ground. I'm in Tuscaloosa county Alabama and some of mine came back last year, some didn't. I take cuttings to root over winter just in case they don't come back. 3 grandkids and my two bulldogs and cat have never messed with mine, as they have been taught not too. All parts of brugmansia are toxic. So just teach your grandchildren not to mess with tgem. Pets are pretty smart and have never touch one thing toxic in my garden....they smell it and walk on. My oldest bulldog eats my cilantro before I get a chance. I also plant for wildlife....animals are smarter than we give them credit for.