The tropical-looking vine, Mandevilla, blooms every summer with an amazing display of trumpet-shaped flowers. It's a stunning addition to borders and beds. Often used to climb over trellises and arbors, mandevilla is a beautiful container plant. It thrives best in frost-free zones 10 and above however, it can be a perennial in cooler climates. If you have a trellis, you can plant the vine in the shade.
Indoor Mandevilla vines will thrive in humid conditions of medium to high humidity. To increase the humidity, mist the leaves of Mandevilla vines with water and then use an electric humidifier to keep the air moist. Temperatures must not fall below 50 degrees Fahrenheit otherwise the vine will die. Make sure that you keep the humidity at 50 percent or higher, or the Mandevilla plant might not be able to survive in a cold, dry environment.
In summer, Mandevilla vines are susceptible to several common pests. Regular inspection of the plants can stop these pests from infesting your garden. Aphids, for instance attach to the leaves' undersides and feed on the plant’s nutrients. Aphids can make plants less able and yellow, or cause it to lose its leaves. Aphids aren't easy to get rid of and you must keep an eye out for signs of infestation prior to you bring it inside.
Mandevilla plants are rapidly growing. After excluding other reasons for slow growth, transfer them to a larger pot. They require acidic soil with a good balance of organic matter. You can amend the soil with compost and feed it twice a month with an appropriate liquid fertilizer. Water the plant often, but it prefers a slightly dry soil. To help with humidity, you can moisten the leaves.
When choosing a place for your plant, make sure you choose a sunny spot with adequate sunlight. Mandevilla will tolerate some shade, but it won't bloom in the same way if it is exposed to too much. You can move the mandevilla under the roof of your patio or shade tree during summer. Make sure that the soil is well-draining to prevent root rot. A heavy soil could cause death to the mandevilla plant. It is recommended to choose a loose, well-drained soils that have lots of organic material.
If you have a Mandevilla plant in your yard you're probably aware that it's prone to disease. Common symptoms of plant disease include yellowing leaves, decreased blooming and a reduced amount of foliage. A nutrient deficiency could cause your plant's yellow leaves. Yellow leaves signify a lack of nutrients. This could be caused by poor soil or water. Make sure to choose soil that is rich in nutrients to ensure your Mandevilla plants are healthy.
The most prevalent diseases and pests that affect Mandevilla plants are Meaty Bugs and Red Spider Mites. You can keep them out by applying an organic insecticide such as Bonide or Organocide. Mandevilla plants are not often affected by Fusarium and Cercospora. If you discover that your Mandevilla plant has aphids infestation, it's important to spray it with Neem oil.
The mandevilla vine will continue to grow through winter, but you should not purchase it during cold temperatures. Mandevilla plants must be kept in a cool, dark place at a minimum of 50°F (10°C). The leaves of the plant naturally sheds spent flowers, making it prone to diseases and pests. To ensure the health of your mandevilla eliminate the spent flowers to ensure it is healthy and to prevent the plant from becoming a target for disease or pests.
If you would like to see your mandevilla grow healthy, you can give it a healthy soil by amending it with organic matter. Although fertilizer is great but your mandevilla will need more organic matter than other plants. Your mandevilla can also be enhanced with leaf mold, wood chips, or casings for worms. It will not need much water in winter. It will still grow slowly.
Mandevillas must be planted in an area that is always moistbut not too wet. It should remain moist but allow a tiny bit of soil to dry between waterings. Overwatering can lead to root decay and soil that is dry can cause leaf drop and stress. In other words the mandevilla plant requires an equilibrium of dryness and moisture.
During the day, mandevilla prefers bright, direct sunlight. However, they will be tolerant of dryness. Then, they require consistent moisture. Make sure to apply water slowly and thoroughly and allow the soil to absorb the moisture. When planting mandevilla, be sure to mist the foliage often throughout the day. The flowers will spill across the sides of the container. Your mandevilla plant should be moved inside if temperatures fall below 12 degrees Celsius.
Mandevillas can be found in zones 9 and 10, and can thrive in cooler temperatures, they must to be relocated indoors when temperatures continue to fall into the low 50s. In general, mandevillas are able to survive a few nights in the upper forties without damaging themselves. Mandevillas can overwinter the same manner as other houseplants. Mandevillas are able to be kept outdoors for most of the year, but only brought inside when temperatures fall below freezing.
Mandevillas can be transplanted outside in the spring, after the winter season has been completed. Plants should receive at least six hours of sunlight every day, and the soil temperature should be around 65 degrees. The water mandevilla should be replenished as the soil is dry or is almost dry. They need to be kept moist, but not dry enough to become wilted. Mandevillas can overwintered indoors in a greenhouse or cold storage for the winter.
If the Mandevilla plant is growing outdoors, you may have to dig it up and bring it inside. This plant does not tolerate temperatures below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. You can trim the plant to 12 inches and bring it indoors. During the winter mandevilla plants aren't resilient and should be moved indoors when temperatures fall below 50 degrees. They are able to be brought outdoors in the springtime, but you should move them back to a container.