How to properly care for them (Mandevilla)

How do I care for my Dipladenia on the balcony?

In addition to a lot of sun and light, the Dipladenia needs sufficient water and fertilizer. If there is a lack of one or the other, then it does not bloom the way you want it. Give your Mandevilla a small portion of the commercially available one about every two weeks Flower fertilizer.(€ 71.80 at Amazon *) You should water the plant before the soil is really dry, but only moderately so that no waterlogging can occur.

Since the Dipladenia is poisonous in all parts, make sure that it is out of the reach of small children. Not only should the consumption of parts of the plant be prevented, contact with the milk-like juice can also cause damage. It leads to skin irritation. If you have your Prune Dipladenia, then wear gloves to avoid contact with the sap.

How do I overwinter my balcony dipladenia?

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Dipladenia perennialbut not hardy. On the contrary, even at temperatures below 8 ° C, the sensitive Mandevilla can be damaged. For this reason, you should move your Dipladenia to suitable winter quarters relatively early in autumn. By the way, she doesn't like cold wind either, you Location should therefore be protected from the wind.

The living room is unfortunately unsuitable as winter quarters for your Dipladenia, even if you could best enjoy the blooming flowers there. It is simply too warm and would endanger the flowering in the coming year. Also a dark basementis not suitable. It is better to place the Mandevilla in a bright and cool place. Ideal winter temperatures are between 8 ° C and 15 ° C.

The essentials in brief:

• very suitable as a balcony plant
• put in a sunny place
• Place sheltered from the wind
• poisonous
• overwinter inside