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- Q.One Site Said Mandevillas Need 6 Hours Of Full Sun And You Say Otherwise. Which Is Correct? - I bought 3 mandevillas and planted them in a flower box - part of my house with very little direct ...
- Q.Is It Possible To Overwinter Mandavillas In My House? - I live in southeastern Wisconsin, Zone 5. Can I bring the plant in and utilize a grow lamp to keep ...
- Q.Can You Plant A Vining Mandevilla Or Hibscus Where A Persian Lime Tree Was? - We removed a Persian lime tree that was no longer producing fruit. Then we planted a Bella Scarlet Mandevilla Vine ...
- Q.Mandevilla In A Green House In Zone 7 - I have this portable "green house" and wondered if my mandevilla would survive on my carport up next to the ...
- Q.Outdoor Vining Mandevilla - When I bring the mandevilla indoors for the winter, will it survive with a grow light?
- Q.How To Overwinter Mandevillea? - Zone 7A, have an unheated garage and cool basement. Several are in pots, some in the ground and can be ...
- Q.Poisonous For Cats - Are Mandevilla plants poisonous for cats?
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July 4, 2022Q.One Site Said Mandevillas Need 6 Hours Of Full Sun And You Say Otherwise. Which Is Correct?
I bought 3 mandevillas and planted them in a flower box - part of my house with very little direct sun. They weren't flowering so about 3 weeks later I put them in large containers and set them in the sun. Now I don't know where to put them. Can you help? Thanks.
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GKH_Susan on
July 9, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Mandevillas need full sun to part shade. But in North Carolina, where it is so hot and humid, they appreciate some shade in the afternoon.
I think our article got confused with indoor/outdoor care. To grow it indoors, mandevilla needs bright, indirect light.
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- Asked by
AustinLady on
August 2, 2022
Eagle WI, Growing zone 5Q.Is It Possible To Overwinter Mandavillas In My House?
I live in southeastern Wisconsin, Zone 5. Can I bring the plant in and utilize a grow lamp to keep my plant through the winter and ready for next summer?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 3, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Yes! They are quite easy to keep inside, as long as you do not overwater them. Let the top 1/3 of the soil dry out between each watering, and make sure to fertilize, at half strength, with an all purpose. Do so once before bringing it in, and once before putting it out for the year.
Prune it as often as it needs, indoors, since it will need it near constantly. Repot if it outgrows its container.
If you decide to do so without artificial lighting, then you will not feed it, and let it go semi-dormant. It will not grow much, and will only require watering when almost completely dry, only. It will lose most leaves this way, though.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/growing-mandevilla-indoors.htm
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Julie Condon on
August 14, 2022
10aQ.Can You Plant A Vining Mandevilla Or Hibscus Where A Persian Lime Tree Was?
We removed a Persian lime tree that was no longer producing fruit. Then we planted a Bella Scarlet Mandevilla Vine in its place two times and both have died. Want to know what to do and if we can plant something else there that will grow.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 15, 2022
Certified ExpertA.If this tree stopped producing due to disease, then it is very possible to pass this along to other specimens. There are several soil tests that you can do to help you get an idea of what is going on.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/test-soil-for-pests-and-diseases.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/making-sure-soil-drains-well.htm
You can contact your local extension service for help, too:
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August 28, 2022Q.Mandevilla In A Green House In Zone 7
I have this portable "green house" and wondered if my mandevilla would survive on my carport up next to the house over the winter in Zone 7 - near Charlotte, NC. I LOVE this plant but don't have a suitable place inside. Thank you ! Emilie in NC
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luis_pr on
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August 29, 2022A.You may just have to do what an old neighbor of mine did: regularly buy new ones when they arrive at Lowes or bring the pot inside by a south facing window/glass door when temperatures dropped close to 60F. Carports typically do not provide much protection from a temperature point of view. Since 45 to 50 °F is the minimum temperature that can be tolerated by Mandevilla and since winter lows in Charlotte drop to freezing, plants should be moved to a protected location for the winter well before those temperatures. Before bringing pots indoors, examine them carefully for pests.
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iamahilton on
September 25, 2022
84021Q.Outdoor Vining Mandevilla
When I bring the mandevilla indoors for the winter, will it survive with a grow light?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 26, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Yes! It will survive in a South facing window, as well, though a quality grow light will help it to grow better!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/growing-mandevilla-indoors.htm
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Terri.warehime on
October 9, 2022
21157Q.How To Overwinter Mandevillea?
Zone 7A, have an unheated garage and cool basement. Several are in pots, some in the ground and can be dug up.
- Answered by
luis_pr on
October 9, 2022A.The easiest way to overwinter your Mandevilla plant is to (1) originally plant it in a suitable container, move the container to a patch of full sun and then move the entire plant indoors when temperatures approach about 50°F to allow Mandevilla to go dormant in a dark, cool space away from hot/cold vents. Do not allow the soil to get bone dry. Before bringing the plant inside, check for pests that you might be also bringing inside. Expect leaf loss during this time. The garage is usually fine unless there are extreme winter weather events. Plants that are growing in the ground outside need to be transplanted into a container.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/winterizing-mandevillas.htm
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October 15, 2022Q.Poisonous For Cats
Are Mandevilla plants poisonous for cats?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 26, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Mandevilla is not listed as poisonous with the ASPCA list of poisonous plants, nor by university extension.
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