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- Q.Should You Pinch Off Flowers - The flowers of my mandevilla drop off naturally. Should they be pinched back?
- Q.Mandevilla Frost - Received a gorgeous mandevilla for Mother's Day last weekend. Two nights ago, the temp dipped to 0 and yesterday it ...
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- Q.Start A Mandevilla From Clipping - How do I propagate a Mandevilla from a clipping?
- Q.I Have Some Yellow Leaves With Spots On Them - On my Mandeville plant, I have some yellow leaves with spots on them.
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treybug99 on
May 9, 2015
Northwest FL (Panhandle)Q.Mandevilla Care
I purchased a mature (2' x 2') Mandevilla last summer. I placed the plant on a porch facing the west. It received direct sun for mast all the afternoon. I find now that was not correct. However, the plant thrived, bloomed and grew all summer. When the cold weather approached, I cut the plant back to the base as I do for my other plants and brought them in to a controlled temperature room. This spring I brought the plant back out along with the others plants. All the other plants have sprouted, but the Mandevilla has not. How do I determine if it is dead and should be replaced? Thank you in advance for your assistance. Jerry Burroughs treybug99@gmail.com
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 11, 2015A.Mandevilla is a frost tender perennial. Your plant would need to be kept above 50 degrees for it to winter over.
Cutting it down to the soil level also may have been to much for your plant. Pruning to about 10 inches would be recommended.Wait and see, if you see now signs of growth from the roots it did not survive.
Here are a few links for you to refresh you to the proper care.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/winterizing-mandevillas.htm
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- Asked by
arlene1 on
May 13, 2015
zone 5 in ottawa canadaQ.should you pinch off flowers
The flowers of my mandevilla drop off naturally. Should they be pinched back?
Answered by
shelley on
May 13, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Yes, mandevilla's bloom on new growth, so regularly pinching tips off encourages additional blooms and a bushier plant. To pinch your mandevilla vine, simply use your fingers to pinch off 1/4 to 1/2 inch off the end of each stem.
For more information on the care of mandevilla, please visit the following links:
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penny lyons on
May 19, 2015
medicine hat alberta- zone 3Q.mandevilla frost
Received a gorgeous mandevilla for Mother's Day last weekend. Two nights ago, the temp dipped to 0 and yesterday it turned brown. How can I recover this plant to gorgeous again?
- Answered by
shelley on
May 19, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article on cold damaged plants that will help you. I think with a little TLC your plant should recover.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/tips-for-saving-cold-damaged-plants.htmPer the article's advice, you are going to want to prune away the dead bits, keep it watered when needed and fertilize.
For more information on the care of mandevilla, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-plant.htmFor information on fertilizing mandevilla, go here:
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Anonymous on
May 24, 2015Q.Mandevilla Dying at Base
My mandevilla plant is dying at the base but is beautiful at the top. Why?
- Answered by
shelley on
May 26, 2015
Certified ExpertA.I suspect that your mandevilla is suffering from root or stem rot. This can be confirmed upon examination of the roots. For information on identifying and treating root rot, please visit the following article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htmFor more information on unhealthy mandevilla plants, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-disease-problems.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
June 3, 2015Q.start a Mandevilla from clipping
How do I propagate a Mandevilla from a clipping?
- Answered by
Heather on
June 4, 2015
Certified ExpertA.This article (towards bottom) should help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-propagation.htm
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hummingbird695 on
June 3, 2015
PennsylvaniaQ.i have some yellow leaves with spots on them
On my Mandeville plant, I have some yellow leaves with spots on them.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 3, 2015A.Check the leaves and plant for any signs of bugs or insects.
If found you can treat with insecticidal soap or Neem Oil.
However the yellowing leaves could be from watering issues, to much or to little.
Environmental issues can be a cause as well as natural aging of the plant.
Here are two great links to help you pinpoint the issue.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/yellow-leaves-on-mandevilla.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-plant.htm
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Contrary Mary on
June 8, 2015
I live north west of GlasgowQ.regarding a Red Mandevilla
I have my plant in a contaier in the garden facing east and getting the full sun throughout the morning (this year has been dreadful though). This is the 4th year I have had a Mandevilla plant. Each year I have purchased one from a local supplier. This year the flower develops but will not open fully. It remains in an open bud formation. What can I do to encourage the flowers to open fully - could it be a genetic fault with the plant?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 8, 2015A.Here is a link with great information.
Soil, feeding the plant and the correct light conditions are very important.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-plant.htm
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