It is not without reason that Dipladenia is considered to be quite easy to care for and relatively undemanding. It is rarely attacked by pests or suffers from diseases. These are usually the consequences of incorrect care or an unsuitable location.
What pests attack Dipladenia and how can you prevent them?
The Dipladenia can be attacked by pests such as scale insects, mealybugs or spider mites under unfavorable conditions. A bright location, the right amount of watering, sufficient fertilizer, an ideal winter quarters and high humidity indoors without drafts help preventively.
What pests can Dipladenia suffer from?
Under unfavorable conditions, the Dipladenia, also called Mandevilla, sometimes suffers from lice, such as scale or mealybugs, but also from spider mites. However, these pests can be easily controlled using simple means. Spray the plant with a strong jet of water (€21.00 on Amazon) or use a washing solution with soft soap. The nettle manure, which is also helpful, smells less pleasant.
How to prevent pest infestation of Dipladenia?
If the Dipladenia is in a bright, sunny location in the garden or on the balcony, but without too much direct midday sun, then it is quite resistant to diseases and pests. With the ideal location you can prevent pest infestation.
Do not water your Mandevilla too much, but rather regularly and give it enough fertilizer during the flowering period. So you have done the best for the he alth of your Dipladenia. If you keep the Mandevilla as a houseplant, avoid drafts and ensure sufficiently high humidity.
Dipladenia is particularly vulnerable in winter when it has to overwinter in an unsuitable place. The winter quarters should be bright and warm between 8 °C and 15 °C. By the way, when you choose the winter quarters, you also influence how quickly your Dipladenia blooms.
The best protection against pests:
- a sunny or bright location
- the right watering, neither too much nor too little
- sufficient fertilizer during the flowering period
- a bright winter quarters, neither too warm nor too cold
- in the apartment: high humidity and no drafts
Tip
The best protection for your Dipladenia from pest infestation is a bright location and good care.
