Orange Fired Up Mandevilla Vine

Place your Mandevilla where it receives 6–8 hours of sun, offering light afternoon shade in very hot climates. Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged, and feed every few weeks during active growth to sustain flowering. Provide a trellis or support and prune lightly to manage size; with this routine, you’ll enjoy a steady parade of blooms all season.

In USDA Zones 9–11, Mandevilla behaves as a perennial and can remain outdoors year-round. In cooler regions, grow it in containers and bring it indoors before frost to enjoy it for many seasons. Treated this way, it’s effectively a long-lived houseplant/vine that summers outside and winters inside.

In a single warm season, vines commonly reach 6–10 feet with proper support and care. In tropical or frost-free climates, established plants can become even fuller and denser over time. Container size, sunlight, and feeding cadence will ultimately determine height and bloom density.

Prioritize bright light and consistent moisture, then layer in a potassium-forward fertilizer every 2–3 weeks. Pinch growing tips early to encourage branching, which creates more flowering points. Deadhead spent blossoms and keep temperatures warm to maintain continuous bud set.

Absolutely—Mandevilla excels in pots, where drainage and positioning are easy to control. Choose a high-quality, well-draining mix and a container with sturdy support for climbing. Containers also let you shift plants to ideal light and bring them indoors ahead of cold snaps.

No—Mandevilla is not pet friendly. If ingested, it may cause stomach upset in cats or dogs. Place your plant where pets cannot chew on vines or leaves, and contact your veterinarian if ingestion is suspected.