Are Sundaville hardy?
The pompous Sundaville varieties come directly from the tropical-subtropical Dipladenia type Mandeville sanderi. This origin results in a pronounced sensitivity to frost. Outside, the opulent Summer flowers do not overwinter, not even with extensive winter protection.
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When and how should you give Sundaville?
Modified care from the beginning of August prepares the Sundaville for the cold season. If the thermometer drops below the 10 ° mark, it is high time to move to winter quarters. Cutting back if necessary solves space problems at the winter location. How to properly arrange a Mandevilla:
- Stop nutrient supply: do not fertilize from the beginning of August
- Reduce water supply: water more sparingly from the beginning / middle of September
- Grant: no later than at nighttime temperatures of 8 ° Celsius (hang up minimum-maximum thermometer)
- Cut as needed: If there is not enough space at the winter location, cut back the disruptive shoots
- Cleaning up: remove dried, yellow leaves and withered flowers
- Protection against the cold of the ground: Place a pot on wood or styrofoam to protect against cold feet
Examine shoots, leaves, and substrate for pests and disease symptoms. If you find what you are looking for, first quarantine Sundaville, where you can find aphids, mildew and fight other problems.
How can Sundaville hibernate?
Evergreen Dipladenia from subtropical regions want winter quarters with lots of light and mild temperatures. If Sundaville finds a place with these framework conditions, winter can come:
- Flooded with light, with the option of shading against the blazing winter sun
- Mildly tempered with 10 ° to 15 ° Celsius
- Ideally a humidity of 50% to 60%
Fresh air is desirable in winter, but should not be accompanied by cold drafts.
Which rooms are suitable as Sundaville winter quarters?
The list of suitable spaces for wintering Sundaville is longer than the requirements suggest. For the exhausting journey through the cold season, a distinction must be made between different location qualities. The following list gives an overview:
First-class winter quarters
- tempered winter garden
- heatable greenhouse
- glass roof terrace with frost guard
- cool, bright bedroom
Second-class winter rooms
- Garage with windows and frost guard
- Garden shed(€ 39.99 at Amazon *) with heating option
- heated winter tent
- bright staircase
The wood class among the winter locations for Sundaville are low-light locations with temperatures between 15 ° and 18 ° Celsius. In this case a Plant lamp(€ 65.50 at Amazon *) compensate for the lack of light with a blue-red light spectrum.
What should you watch out for in winter care?
The modified care continues in winter, as started at the end of August in preparation for wintering. Do not give fertilizer until mid-March. Pour Sundaville as needed and not at fixed intervals. If the plant retains its foliage, there is more need for watering than in the leafless state.
Tips
The mainstay of cultivating Sundaville is expert pruning. At the end of the wintering period, you subject the climbing plant to its central shape and maintenance pruning. A beginner's guide will explain how to properly cut dipladenia Tutorial.
