Dipladenia Plant Care Guide
The constantly blooming Dipladenia plant will spoil you with blooms all summer long if properly taken care of. This flowering beauty can be grown indoors or out, all depending on your climate!
Why People Love This Plant
Sporting flowers all summer long, in colors such as white, red, pink, and coral, Dipladenia plants are hard not to love! They originate from the tropics of Brazil and are also known as rocktrumpets. Another name you may think of when you hear Dipladenia is Mandevilla. While these two plants are very much the same, there are subtle differences. Regarding what we sell, the flowers of Mandevilla plants are typically a little larger than that of Dipladenia.
Your Guide to Care
Care: Particular, but not too difficult.
Light: When planted in the ground outdoors, full sun is okay. However, when it is really hot out, Dipladenia’s would prefer to be given some afternoon shade during the hottest part of the day. If grown indoors, make sure to have your plant in a well-lit space, but avoid direct sun/excessively hot conditions.
Water: Dipladenia plants need to be watered frequently in summer and full sun conditions, just keep in mind this plant likes to be on the dry side rather than wet. Once per week is a good rule of thumb, where the first 1 to 2 inches of soil should be dry. Make sure the soil does not get too dry though, or the plant will stress.
Temperature: Dipladenia plants like the heat. They require at least 68F to thrive, and night-time temperatures should be 65 to 70. Make sure to grow/winter your plant indoors if your climate cannot provide this.
Humidity: High humidity is preferable.
Feeding: Dipladenia’s are not very hungry plants, feeding can be done once or twice a month during spring and summer. Nothing is needed over winter.
Bonus
Another difference between Dipladenia and Mandevilla plants are growth habits. Looking for a hanging Dipladenia/Mandevilla? Choose Dipladenia. Want one to climb a trellis? Mandevilla is your variety! Mandevilla vine plants like to climb trellis’ and other objects, whereas Dipladenia plants are more likely to bush and then start to trail down.
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Does a dipladenia need to be brought in during winter in NyState?
Hi! Yes your dipladenia will need to be brought indoors for winter in NY. Dipladenia plants can be kept outdoors in zones 9 to 11. 🙂
Thank you so very much. This is a very beautiful plant. I live in Michigan and wanted to know if I could bring it in and if I need to repot it.
Hi Ruby!
Yes you can bring your dipladenia plant inside. Provide it with bright light. If your plant is already in a pot we recommend repotting in spring/at the beginning of growing season.
Thanks!