Product Description:
The Mandevilla vine has become a popular spring garden center item over the past few years. The vigorous Mandevilla vine makes an excellent spring and summertime addition to any bright light landscape, patio or trellis vines and overwinter nicely indoors during the cold winter months. The vigorous growth of the Mandevilla makes it an excellent addition to any summertime garden. Within their USDA growing zones, mandevilla plants can be grown as perennials; gardeners outside of their zones often like to grow them as annuals, especially in containers.
Light:
These vines grow and flower best in full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct light on most days.
Soil:
Mandevilla vines need sandy, well-draining soil with plenty of organic material mixed in. A good potting mix is a combination of peat moss, sand, and leaf mold.
Water:
The mandevilla species can withstand some dryness while continuing to flower. That said, they prefer a consistent level of moisture, so aim to keep the soil damp but not soggy. Water the plant slowly to give the soil time to soak up
Temperature and Humidity:
These plants require warm temperatures and high humidity. Temperatures should be at least 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and no lower than 50 degrees Fahrenheit at night for mandevilla to be planted outside. If you live in a dry climate, regularly misting your plants will help to keep humidity levels up.
Fertilizer:
Fertilize your vine in spring with a slow release balanced fertilizer. Alternatively, you could use a liquid fertilizer at half-strength every two weeks from spring to fall.
Pruning Mandevilla:
Pruning mandevilla vines at least once a year is recommended in order to maintain a tidy and profusely flowering plant. Winter or early spring is the ideal time to cut back the plant before it starts to produce new growth.
Propagating Mandevilla plant:
- In the spring, take a 4- to 6-inch cutting below a leaf node (where a leaf meets the stem) from a healthy, established “mother” plant that has bloomed for at least a season.
- Remove the leaves and buds from the lower half of the cutting.
- Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone.
- Plant the cutting in a pot filled with moist potting soil.
- Place the pot in a location that gets ample filtered sunlight and boasts temperatures between 70 and 75 degrees.
- Keep the soil moist and mist the cutting occasionally.
Potting and Repotting Mandevilla:
When first potting your mandevilla plant, choose a container that’s only slightly larger than the root ball. Make sure the pot has ample drainage holes to help prevent root rot. However, once you see roots creeping out of the container, it’s time to repot. Mandevilla are fast-growing plants, you’ll likely need to repot annually in spring.
