Mandevilla (Dipladenia) – RED

Description

 

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🌿 Mandevilla (Dipladenia) Plant Care Guide

Mandevilla is a beautiful tropical climber known for its glossy leaves and trumpet-shaped flowers in pink, red, white, and yellow. It is perfect for balconies, trellises, and hanging baskets.

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☀️ Light

• Prefers bright sunlight
• Best in morning sun + afternoon partial shade
• Needs 4–6 hours of direct light daily for good flowering

👉 Too much shade = fewer flowers

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💧 Watering

• Water when top 1 inch soil is dry
• Keep soil slightly moist, not soggy
• Reduce watering in winter

⚠️ Avoid waterlogging – roots may rot

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🌱 Soil

• Use well-draining, fertile soil
• Ideal mix:
  • Garden soil + Cocopeat + Compost + Sand (1:1:1:1)

Good drainage is very important

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🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal temperature: 18°C – 32°C
• Loves warm, humid climate
• Protect from cold below 12°C

In winter, keep indoors or in protected area

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🌼 Fertilizer

• Feed every 15 days during growing season
• Use:
  • Liquid flowering fertilizer
  • OR NPK 10-20-20 / 19-19-19

Stop fertilizing in winter

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✂️ Pruning

• Prune lightly after flowering season
• Remove:
  • Dry branches
  • Weak stems
• Encourages bushy growth & more flowers

Best time: Late winter / Early summer

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🌸 Support & Training

• Provide trellis, stick, or wire support
• Train vines gently for climbing

Great for balconies & walls

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🐛 Pests & Diseases

Common problems:

• Aphids
• Mealybugs
• Spider mites
• Whiteflies

Solution:

• Spray Neem oil once a week
• Keep good air circulation

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🪴 Pot Size

• Use medium to large pot (10–14 inches)
• Must have drainage holes

Repot every 2 years

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🌺 Flowering Tips

For maximum blooms:
✔️ Plenty of sunlight
✔️ Regular feeding
✔️ Proper pruning
✔️ Good drainage

Healthy plant = continuous flowering

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🌟 Quick Care Summary

Factor	Requirement
Light	Bright sunlight
Water	Moderate
Soil	Well-drained
Fertilizer	Every 15 days
Pruning	Seasonal
Growth	Climber

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