Mandevilla is endemic to the tropical woodlands of Central and South America. The sap can aggravate the skin upon contact, and ingestion of any part of the plant may cause stomach discomfort.
Mandevilla Rio™ Pink is a compact plant with gorgeous 3" trumpet shaped flowers. Mandevilla Rio™ Pink flowers all summer long and is great in hot, humid areas of the country.
| Plant Types: | Annual, Perennial, Tropical, Vine |
| Light: | Partial Shade to Full Sun |
| Height: | 1 foot 6 inches to 2 feet |
| Width: | 1 foot to 1 foot 2 inches |
| Zones: | 13a to 15b |
| Bloom Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Seasons: | Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Special Features: | All or parts of this plant are poisonous, Deer resistant, Not North American native |
| Shape: | Trailing |
| Type of Soil Preferred: | Well-Drained |
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Propagate from the seed in spring at 64-73°F (18-23°C). Root softwood cuttings in late spring using bottom heat. Softwood cuttings are cuttings taken from young, non-woody growth. Root semi-ripe cuttings in summer. Semi-ripe cuttings are cuttings taken from semi-mature wood.
Grows best in full sun with some midday shade. Train Mandevilla over a pergola, trellis, or arch. Mandevilla is also useful as a screen. Where not growing hardy, raise plants in a warm or temperate greenhouse. A warm greenhouse has a minimum temperature of 55°F (13°C). During the day, temperatures should be set to 55-64°F (13-18°C) or above, and at night, the temperature should be at 55°F (13°C). Temperate greenhouses have daytime temperatures set between 50-55°F (10-13°C), and a nighttime temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Blooms flowers with 5 broad petal lobes.
Does best in medium fertile soil that is moist, yet well-drained. Soil-based potting mixes work fine for indoor plants. Water moderately during the growing season, less in winter.
Needs moderately fertile soil to grow well. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer on a monthly basis during the growing season.
Conduct pruning in late winter or early spring. Spur prune, by cutting back side shoots to 3-4 buds from the permanent framework. Thin out overcrowding shoots.
Vulnerable to spider mites, mealybugs, root rot, whiteflies, gray mold, and leaf spots.