How Do You Take Care Of Mandevilla Flowers?
Mandevilla plants are vines known for their beautiful, trumpet-shaped flowers set against green foliage. They can only grow outdoors in areas where temperatures do not drop below 45 or 50 degrees F, but can also be brought indoors to winter. Caring for mandevilla flowers is not difficult, as long as special attention is paid to the temperature. Some knowledge on how to treat the plant will help you produce beautiful mandevilla flowers year after year. Plant the mandevilla in a pot with good drainage if you live in area where the temperature drops below 50 degrees F. Use an equal mixture of potting soil, peat moss and sand to form a semi-porous soil mixture for the plant. Trellis the mandevilla vine to give it support. This will also show the flowers in at their most attractive against the green foliage background. Place the potted plant outside in bright sunlight for the summer. Water the plant thoroughly, allowing it to dry completely between waterings. Fertilize every two weeks while