You usually find Mandevilla grown trellised and not as a potted, or basket plant like Dipladenia. The flowers are larger, the leaves are not as leathery, and larger. Mandevilla's also show a tendency to vine more. All of the varieties grown are very showy and flower readily especially during the warmer months. In south Florida these plants grow in full sun. Make sure you give them very high, bright light. They make their way up north in late March through May each springtime. An important "how to" in mandavilla care is to use a well drained soil as these plants can be very sensitive to over watering. Allow plants to dry between waterings. When you water, make sure you water thoroughly. Remember to water ----- S L O W L Y ---- so all of the soil gets wet. The real beauty of the Mandavilla is the flowers. It is very responsive to warm temperatures, and the plant will stall if the temperature stays too cool, say below 65 degrees.
