Mandevilla Mandevilla sanderi
Previously known as:
- Dipladenia sanderi
- Mandevilla splendens
- Phonetic Spelling
- man-de-VILL-uh SAN-dair-ee
- Description
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A tropical vine that is commonly grown as a houseplant in temperate regions. If grown outdoors, plant in a container as they are cold sensitive; bring indoors in areas with frost and allow soil to dry out during the winter. Prune before placing back outdoors in the spring. Prefers moist, well-drained soil appreciates afternoon shade in hot humid climates. Tolerant of coastal conditions; Provide plenty of water in summer.
Indoors they need bright indirect light, average room temperature, and high humidity. Soil should remain moist but not soggy. Pinch gangly growth back for a more busy habit. It may need a trellis or stake to remain upright.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No major problems but can attract mealybugs, aphids and scale insects.
- See this plant in the following landscapes:
- Deck Garden Extension Master Gardener Demonstration Garden, Durham Co.
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Alice du Pont'
- 'Janet'
- 'Leah'
- 'Peter Pan'
- 'Rita Mae Green'
- 'Sun Parasol Crimson'
- 'Sun Parasol Pink'
- 'Alice du Pont'
- 'Alice du Pont', 'Janet' , 'Leah' , 'Peter Pan', 'Rita Mae Green', 'Sun Parasol Crimson', 'Sun Parasol Pink'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Alice du Pont'
- 'Janet'
- 'Leah'
- 'Peter Pan'
- 'Rita Mae Green'
- 'Sun Parasol Crimson'
- 'Sun Parasol Pink'
- 'Alice du Pont'
- 'Alice du Pont', 'Janet' , 'Leah' , 'Peter Pan', 'Rita Mae Green', 'Sun Parasol Crimson', 'Sun Parasol Pink'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Mandevilla
- Species:
- sanderi
- Family:
- Apocynaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Brazil (Rio de Janeiro)
- Wildlife Value:
- When planted outdoors the tubular showy flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
- Climbing Method:
- Twining
- Dimensions:
- Height: 3 ft. 0 in. - 10 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Houseplant
- Vine
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Cascading
- Dense
- Spreading
- Maintenance:
- Medium
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 3 feet-6 feet
- 6-feet-12 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Pink
- Red/Burgundy
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Funnel
- Tubular
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 3-6 inches
- Flower Description:
- Flowers large and showy, funnel or tubular-shaped, 5-parted rounded lobes, variously colored, usually white to rose with a yellow center
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Oblong
- Leaf Margin:
- Entire
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Fine pointed wrinkled leaves are deep green and glossy. 3'-8" long
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Milky sap exudes when cut
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Vertical Spaces
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Hummingbirds
- Pollinators
