Mandevilla (Pink) - Plant
Description for Mandevilla (Pink)
The Mandevilla plant has become a common patio plant, and rightfully so. The brilliant Mandevilla flowers add a tropical flair to any landscape.
The mandevilla plant is often thought of as an annual but, in fact, it is very frost tender perennial. Once temperatures go below 50 F. (10 C.), you can bring your Mandevilla plant indoors for the winter.
| Common name | Flower colours | Bloom time | Height | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandevilla (Pink),white dipladenia | Red pink | Seasonal bloomer | 3 to 9 feet | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
Once indoors, place your mandevilla vine in a place where it will get bright, indirect light. Water the plant when the soil is dry to the touch. In the spring, when the temperatures are consistently above 50 F. (10 C.), remove any dead leaves and move your mandevilla plant back outside to enjoy for another summer.
| Sunlight | Soil | Water | Temperature | Fertilizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full sun to part shade | Well-drained soil | Medium | 60 to 65 °F | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Caring for Mandevilla
- Place your mandevilla vine in a place where it will get bright, indirect light.
- Water the plant when the soil is dry to the touch.
- In the spring, when the temperatures are consistently above 50 F. (10 C.), remove any dead leaves and move your mandevilla plant back outside to enjoy for another summer.
Typical uses of Mandevilla
Special features: In Zones 8-10, this is an outstanding vine for trellises, arbors, pergolas, fences or poles. In St. Louis, it is an outstanding container plant or greenhouse plant that can also be grown as an annual.
Ornamental use: The plant is used for ornamental purpose. Its generally kep indoor in living room and in terrac area.
References
- http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
http://www.flowersofindia.net/
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