Find a bright spot, water them often in the summer and prune them in the fall. Three simple tips to take care of your dipladenia, a climbing plant native to Central American countries that can also be grown on the balcony of your house. Recognizable by its bell-shaped flowers in white, pink and red tones, Dipladenia is an ornamental plant of the Apocinaceae family, native to Central American countries. It is a climbing plant that is used to beautify terraces and balconies, pergolas, and gardens. There are almost two hundred varieties of Dipladenia or Mandevilla, some of which are more suitable for residential cultivation, such as Dipladenia rosea, while others are more suitable for outdoor cultivation, such as Dipladenia williamsii. Dipladenia is a perennial plant, it has its own period in which it blooms a lot, between spring and summer, but despite this characteristic it is necessary to protect it from the winter cold. Dipladenia is characterized not only by its bell-shaped flowers and generous size (up to 5 cm in diameter), but also by its intense and bright green leaves that do not go unnoticed. Considering its origin, it is not surprising that this plant is a true tropical vine, adorned with magnificent flowers and that, with the right support, it can beautify a corner of the garden or terrace of the house. ADVERTISING In any case, caring for this plant is very easy, as long as you water it regularly during the hottest season, guaranteeing it a bright location and mild temperatures.
How to Grow Dipladenias
To grow dipladenia, garden soil can be used to add leaves, sand, hummus, and expanded clay. If you don’t have the land available, use universal land. It is important that the soil in which the plant grows is rich and well-drained.
Inside
Dipladenia is a plant that can be easily grown indoors. To do this, you’ll need a vase with holes in it. Keep in mind that it is always best to repot it every year in spring, using one larger than the previous one. If the Dipladenia grows excessively, you can support it with a strut or trellis. It is a poisonous plant if ingested, so it is important that you keep the plant out of the reach of children and pets.
In the garden
The best time to grow Dipladenia in the garden is in spring, when the last frosts end. To achieve this, however, requires more attention this time than growing in pots. In fact, it is necessary to prepare a hardy plant for the plant by first digging a hole slightly larger than the root part of the plant. Place it inside, making sure the tops of the roots are just below the soil.
Wie man Dipladenien zum Blühen bringt
Die Blütezeit der Dipladenia fällt mit dem späten Frühling zusammen, und die gute Nachricht ist, dass sich die Blüten bis zum Herbst weiterentwickeln. Achten Sie darauf, die Pflanze im Winter an einen kühlen Ort zu stellen, um im Sommer eine üppige Blüte zu genießen.
Klima und Exposition
Dipladenia appreciates temperate weather and does not tolerate temperatures that are too low or too high. The ideal temperature for cultivation is around 21°C, so it should be sheltered in the shade in summer when the weather tends to be scorching hot. However, during the winter months, dipladenias should be stored at a temperature between 10 and 14 °C with natural light in a place protected from the cold. The best place to place this plant is in a bright area, both inside and outside the house, depending on the season and temperature.
Loam
The ideal soil for the correct development of this climbing plant is a mixture of garden soil, peat, sand and leaves. The important thing is that the soil is rich in organic matter, otherwise humus can be added or fertilized in spring and summer.
Irrigation
Dipladenias should be watered frequently, especially in summer. Let the soil dry out between waterings without worrying too much about the plant, which can easily survive brief periods of drought. To ensure moisture, you can add moist gravel to the saucer and steam the leaves with water late at night.
Circumcise
Dipladenias should be taken in complete vegetative rest during the fall season. Pruning the plant helps to promote lateral development of branches, leaves, and flowers, as well as giving the plant the desired shape.
How to Spread Dipladenia
Dipladenias can be easily propagated by cuttings, i.e. by taking side shoots or branches. As a general rule, 10 cm of branch or shoot is enough. Pruning should be done in spring on the shoots and in summer on the older branches.
