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
Class | Mande |
Subclass | Asteridae |
Order | Gentianales |
Family | Apocynaceae |
Subfamily | Apocynaceae |
Genus | Mandevilla |
Species | Sanderi |
Kingdom | Plantae |
Flowering data
Color | Pink, Red, White, Yellow |
Flower | Showy |
Bloom Time | Summer |
Petals | 4-5 petals/rays |
Size | 3-6 inches |
Shape | Funnel, 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.
Leaf data
Color | Green |
Type | Simple |
Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics | Broadleaf Evergreen |
Shape | Oblong |
Margin | Entire |
Length | > 6 inches |
Hairs Present | No |
Feel | Glossy |
Arrangement | Alternate |
Further Description | Fine pointed wrinkled leaves are deep green and glossy. 3′-8″ long |
Growing Conditions
Water | Average Water |
Sun | Full sun to partial sun |
Soil pH | Acidic, Neutral, and Alkaline |
Evergreen | Yes |
Growth | Very fast |
Soil drainage | Well drainage |
Soil type | Rich and fertile, well-drained but moist soils with some added organic matter, Loam, Sand |
Origin/Native | Central and South America |
Attract | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
Plant type | House plant |
Habit/Form | Cascading, Dense, Spreading |
Maintenance | Medium |
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.
- Mandevilla vine Plant
- Dipladenia plant
- Mandevilla sanderi: Brazilian jasmine
- Dipladenia plant- Mandevilla sanden
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