I live in Indiana (I think Zone 5). Is it possible to plant a golden trumpet, buttercup flower outside?
You can grow them in containers outside in the summer, but they are only hardy to 20 degree F, so if it gets colder than that where you live, they will not survive year round.
I have an allamanda plant, and I need to re-pot. I would like advice on type of soil I should use, fertilizer required, and whatever else I might need to know. Thank you. Cushmj
Here's all the information you need to start off your allamanda plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/golden-trumpet/allamanda-indoors.htm
I would recommend using any potting soil (not one with moisture-retentive additives) or african violet soil, with an equal quantity of perlite added. Regarding fertilizer, a balanced 6-6-6 or 10-10-10 would work well. Make sure to water enough that you get a good run off from the drainage holes every time, to make sure all roots are moistened, as well as to avoid buildup of unused fertilizer salts.
Are these two plants compatible for growing together?
Yes, these plants will work nicely together in a warm climate garden. Here is more info:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/growing-ixora-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/golden-trumpet/allamanda-indoors.htm
I live in southwest florida and have a pigmy allamanda bush. When is a good time to trim it back?
Allamanta should be pruned in early spring. You can cut back about 1/3 of the bush per year. This will encourage new growth and more flowering.
Should i leave them be until totally brown?
Yes, the longer you leave them, the better the chance that they have to be able to germinate. Take them right before they fall out if possible.
Here is an article to refresh you on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/golden-trumpet/allamanda-indoors.htm
want to know if this Caterpillar is one that will turn into a Butterfly or is it a pest thats just going to eat my plant. If a Butterfly what kind.
Unfortunately, This little guy is an extreme pest! They will destroy plants, relatively quickly. This is the Oleander Caterpillar.
This link, from the University of Florida will help:
http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/ORN/oleander_caterpillar.htm
I have an alamanda vine that has orange caterpillars on it with tufts of black hairs all over. If they are going to become a beautiful butterfly I will leave them alone. If not how do I get rid of them.
I have answered this on the original question, but just in case- No, that is a pest that will kill your plants. Both the larval and adult stage will destroy many different plants.
This article will help you to get rid of them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm