The Dipladenia, also known as Mandevilla, like the Sundaville grown from it, is ideal for planting on the terrace or balcony. Give it a sunny spot, it will thank you with a we alth of flowers.
How do you care for a Dipladenia on the balcony?
A Dipladenia on the balcony needs a sunny, wind-protected place, regular watering without waterlogging and flower fertilizer every two weeks. In winter it should be kept indoors at 8-15 °C as it is sensitive to cold. Warning: The plant is poisonous.
How do I care for my Dipladenia on the balcony?
In addition to lots of sun and light, Dipladenia needs sufficient water and fertilizer. If there is a lack of one or the other, then it will not bloom the way you want. Give your Mandevilla a small portion of commercially available flower fertilizer (€12.00 on Amazon) about every two weeks. You should water the plant before the soil is really dry, but only moderately so that waterlogging does not occur.
Since the Dipladenia is poisonous in all parts, make sure that it is out of the reach of small children. Not only should the consumption of parts of the plant be prevented, contact with the milk-like sap can also cause harm. It leads to skin irritation. When pruning your Dipladenia, wear gloves to avoid contact with the sap.
How do I overwinter my balcony Dipladenia?
Although Dipladenia is perennial, it is not hardy. On the contrary, the sensitive Mandevilla can be damaged even at temperatures below 8 °C. For this reason, you should move your Dipladenia to suitable winter quarters relatively early in the fall. By the way, it doesn't like cold wind either, so its location should be protected from the wind.
The living room is unfortunately unsuitable as a winter quarters for your Dipladenia, even if that is where you can best enjoy the remaining flowers. It is simply too warm and would endanger the flowering next year. A dark basement is also not suitable. It is better to place the Mandevilla in a bright and cool place. Ideal wintering temperatures are between 8 °C and 15 °C.
The most important things in brief:
- very suitable as a balcony plant
- place in a sunny place
- place protected from the wind
- poisonous
- overwinter indoors
Tip
Protected from the wind and placed in a sunny place, the Dipladenia is an excellent balcony plant.