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Plant Profiles / Mandevilla
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Mandevilla
Mandevilla hybrids (incl. Sundaville, Rio) · Dipladenia, Brazilian jasmine
A glossy climber with big trumpet flowers in red, pink and white from spring to autumn. Instant tropical colour on balconies.
Full sun to part shadeLight
Twice a weekWater
EasyCare level
Care at a glance
Light
Full sun to part shade
ShadeFull sun
Sun for flowers.
Water
Twice a week
DryWet
Let top dry slightly.
Humidity
Average
LowHigh
Adaptable.
Temperature
10–38°C (50–100°F)
CoolWarm
Frost tender.
Growth
Fast, climbing
SlowFast
Climbs 1–3 m.
Soil
Free-draining
LeanRich
Potting mix.
Fertiliser
Fortnightly
RarelyOften
Flowering fertiliser.
Pet safety
Toxic
SafeToxic
Sap can irritate pets.
About this plant
Mandevillas come from South America. Compact Sundaville and Rio types suit pots and baskets. They love heat and flower continuously.
Best spots
Sunny balconies, trellises, railings and hanging baskets.
Plant facts
| Botanical name | Mandevilla hybrids (incl. Sundaville, Rio) |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Origin | South America |
| Plant type | Evergreen climber |
| Mature size | 1–3 m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Flowers | Trumpets in red, pink, white |
| Toxicity | Toxic to pets |
| Propagation | Cuttings |
Seasonal care calendar
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Flowering
Prune
Fertilise
FloweringPruneFertilise
Based on Southern Hemisphere seasons.
Troubleshooting
| Yellow leaves | Overwatering or cold. |
| Few flowers | Too much shade. |
| Mealybugs | Treat with alcohol. |
| Leaf drop | Cold. |
| Leggy | Pinch tips. |
Common questions
Does it need support?
Climbing types do.
Is it frost hardy?
No.
Good for pots?
Yes.
Toxic?
Mildly.
