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- Can I plant the Dipladenia on my balcony?
- How do I take care of my Dipladenia on the balcony?
- How do I overwinter my balcony dipladenia?
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
The Dipladenia adorns bare balconies with long lasting elegance
Can I plant the Dipladenia on my balcony?
The Dipladenia, also known as Mandevilla, as well as the Sundaville bred from it, are ideal for planting on the terrace or balcony. Give her a sunny spot, she thanks it with rich flower fullness.
How do I take care of my Dipladenia on the balcony?
In addition to lots of sun and light, the Dipladenia needs enough water and fertilizer. If there is one or the other, then it does not bloom as you would like. Give your Mandevilla a small portion of commercially available flower fertilizers about every two weeks. You should water the plant before the soil is dry, but only moderately, so that no waterlogging can occur.
Because the Dipladenia is poisonous in all parts, make sure that it is unreachable for small children. Not only the consumption of plant parts should be prevented, also the contact with the milk-like juice can cause damage. It causes skin irritation. When pruning your Dipladenia, wear gloves to avoid contact with the sap.
How do I overwinter my balcony dipladenia?
Although the Dipladenia is perennial, but not hardy. On the contrary, even at temperatures below 8 ° C, the sensitive Mandevilla can be damaged. For this reason, you should bring your Dipladenia in the fall relatively early in a suitable winter quarters. Incidentally, she does not like cold winds, so her location should be protected from the wind.
The living room is unfortunately unsuitable as a winter home for your Dipladenia, even if you could best enjoy the remaining flowers. It is just too warm ud would endanger the flowering in the coming year. Even a dark Kellweret not. Better put the Mandevilla in a light and cool place. Ideal wintering temperatures are between 8 ° C and 15 ° C.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
Windproof and sunny, the Dipladenia is an excellent balcony plant.