Mandevilla
Mandevilla, aka Rocktrumpet or Brazilian Jasmine, are very similar to Dipladenia, but their growth habit is to climb up vertical structures to seek the canopy light, which is why they are commonly grown on trellises or stakes. Their leaves and flowers are larger than those of the Dipladenia, with stunning, trumpet-shaped flowers coming in pink, white, and red, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds.
They love as much heat and sun as possible. The best spot for them is where they can see the sun during the majority of the day.
They will do their best and flower profusely in bright light. A nice bright place outside would be on a sunny balcony, deck, or backyard; inside your home, it would do best in a sunny window sill. Remember that plants will grow and flower based on how much light they receive.
They need to be watered when the top half of the soil is dry to the touch. When outside, how fast the soil dries will depend on how sunny and warm the days are, so check your plant daily. Indoors, that can take about 1 week, but it will vary depending on the time of year, the environment, and lighting conditions. It's safer to underwater, or check the soil, before you water again, especially during the winter. Expect to water more often in the summer and less often in the winter.
They like a high humidity environment. Outdoors, this should happen naturally in the summer, but indoors, give them a mist daily or as often as possible. Alternatively, you can put them around a humidifier. Although they won't die if they don't receive enough humidity, their leaves may have some dry, crunchy, or yellow edges.
In order for them to bloom steadily, they truly need 6-8 hours of direct sunlight. Their stunning flowers will add pops of colour to your home, balcony, or yard. Fertilize every 2 weeks in the growing season with diluted, liquid fertilizer. Since they are relatively drought-tolerant, they are a great pick for busy or forgetful gardeners who may forget to water from time to time. To overwinter your plant, bring them inside and keep them in a window that receives sun all day, only watering when the top half of the soil is dry. Some foliage may die but they should produce new foliage in the Spring again.
The plant comes with a default nursery pot. The nursery pot is usually 0.5" - 1" smaller than stated to fit into the same size decorative pot. Washable Paper Planter Bags are sold separately.
As with all living things, no two plants are alike. There is some natural variation in size, shape, and characteristics. We make every effort to bring you a plant that as closely as possible matches the plant as it appears on our website, in the size you have chosen, and have a good potential to happily grow in your home.
