Mandevilla sanderi: Brazilian jasmine

Mandevilla sanderi

Mandevilla sanderi, the plant is a versatile plant that can be kept as a house plant. Mandevilla is not frost hardy but attract the birds and butterflies. This plant prefers well-drained soil and flower blooms in the summer season.

Names

Scientific name: Rocktrumpet
Common names: Brazilian jasmine, Dipladenia

Classification

ClassMande
SubclassAsteridae
OrderGentianales
FamilyApocynaceae
SubfamilyApocynaceae
GenusMandevilla
SpeciesSanderi
KingdomPlantae

Flowering data

ColorPink, Red, White, Yellow
FlowerShowy
Bloom TimeSummer
Petals4-5 petals/rays
Size3-6 inches
ShapeFunnel, Tubular


What does the Mandevilla Sanderi flowers look like?

Flowers are large and showy, funnel or tubular-shaped, 5-parted rounded lobes, variously colored, especially white to rise with a yellow centre.

Mandevilla sanderi

Leaf data

ColorGreen
TypeSimple
Woody Plant Leaf CharacteristicsBroadleaf Evergreen
ShapeOblong
MarginEntire
Length> 6 inches
Hairs PresentNo
FeelGlossy
ArrangementAlternate
Further DescriptionFine pointed wrinkled leaves are deep green and glossy. 3′-8″ long

Growing Conditions

WaterAverage Water
SunFull sun to partial sun
Soil pHAcidic, Neutral, and Alkaline
EvergreenYes
GrowthVery fast
Soil drainageWell drainage
Soil typeRich and fertile, well-drained but moist soils with some added organic matter, Loam, Sand
Origin/NativeCentral and South America
AttractButterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Plant typeHouse plant
Habit/FormCascading, Dense, Spreading
MaintenanceMedium
Mandevilla sanderi

How to care for Mandevilla sanderi?

Light:
Mandevilla plant best grows in bright, indirect light and shade. However, Too much direct sunlight will cause the plant to become scorched.

Water:
During the growing season give heavy water for one week. But this should be adjusted depending on temperature, light, and plant size.

Soil:
When you choose your Mandevilla plant in the pot or hanging container the soil you use for this plant is well-drained, loamy, and sandy. Thus, Choose correct soil for the Mandevilla plant because it is the most important thing for the plant. Moreover, overwatering is not allowed.

Temperature:
This plant enjoys warmth, therefore, the temperatures between 60-80° F is recommended.

Humidity:
Above all, the Mandevilla plant likes moderate to high humidity. 

Fertilizer:
Mandevilla plant needs to be fed fertilizer during its growing season to ensure the development of an abundance of flowers.

Pruning:
You can cut the damaged part of this plant during the growing season.

Mandevilla sanderi plant growth:
Generally, it can grow up to 10 feet in the season.

Growth speed:
The growth rate on the other hand is fast.

Read more about the Dogbane family (Apocynaceae)

We have multiple articles on plants within the Dogbane family.

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