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Mandevilla

Mandevilla

Rocktrumpet

DifficultyEasy
SeasonSummer–fall
PottedBlooms from early summer into late fall

Meaning

A light mood, friendship

Big trumpet flowers that cover a trellis. The good-looking one on a summer balcony.

The white sap is mildly toxic to cats and dogs, and it can irritate skin.

Light

Full sun

Water

Water when it dries

Temperature

18-32°C, not below 10°C

Feed

Every 2 weeks in bloom

Do this when you get home

  1. Put it on the sunniest balcony, and give it something to climb
  2. When the top of the soil is dry, water it through

Day to day

  • In winter, cut the stems back and bring it indoors
  • When you prune it, don't get the white sap in your eyes

Common questions

Few flowers?

Not enough light, or too much nitrogen. Give it more sun and switch to phosphorus and potassium.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.