Sunday, December 21, 2025

Mandevilla, also known as Dipladenia, is a genus of climbing plants.

 Mandevilla, also known as dipladenia, is a genus of climbing plants in the family Apocynaceae, native to tropical America. It is prized for its large, showy tubular flowers and glossy leaves with toxic white sap. It is grown as a houseplant or greenhouse plant, requiring plenty of light, warmth, and moisture, as well as a cool winter for abundant flowering.

Mandevilla, also known
 as Dipladenia,
 is a genus of climbing plants.

 Key Characteristics

 Appearance: A fast-growing vine with a woody stem, glossy leaves, and large (up to 10 cm) flowers in shades of pink, red, and white, sometimes fragrant.

 Origin: Tropical and subtropical regions of South and Central America; in the wild, vines and subshrubs.

 Synonym: Often called Dipladenia.

 Toxicity: Contains toxic white milky sap.

 Growing Conditions (indoor)

 Light: Bright but indirect. Insufficient light reduces flowering.

 Temperature: 18-25°C in summer; cool winter storage (12-15°C) to stimulate flowering.

 Watering: Generous during the growing season, moderate in winter. The soil should be moist, but not stagnant; water with soft water.

 Humidity: High humidity is required.

 Care: Regular pruning in autumn or spring to shape and stimulate branching.

 Usage

 Looks spectacular in hanging pots, on trellises, and on supports.

 Combining different varieties in a single pot creates colorful compositions.


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