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.
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| 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.
