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Q.Rio Dipladenia Cutting

Zone RHINELANDER, WI | Anonymous added on February 26, 2026 | Answered

My plant sits in my window over winter. Lost some leaves but not all. Starting to sprout long vines. Should cut those back?

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on February 28, 2026

You could cut it back about 6 inches. That will encourage branching and a more compact plant. Plus, indoors they tend to get leggy. You can make more plants with the cuttings. Here is how:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/dipladenia-cutting-propagation.htm

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