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- Is the Dipladenia vulnerable to pests?
- Which pests can Dipladenia suffer from?
- How to prevent pest infestation in the Dipladenia?
- The best protection against pests:
- Tips
In case of pest infestation fast action is required
Is the Dipladenia vulnerable to pests?
The Dipladenia is not unjustly considered to be quite easy to maintain and relatively undemanding. It is rarely attacked by pests or suffers from diseases. Most of these are consequences of wrong care or an inappropriate location.
Which pests can Dipladenia suffer from?
Under unfavorable conditions Dipladenia, also called Mandevilla, sometimes suffers from lice, such as leprosy or mealybugs, but also among spider mites. However, these pests can be easily controlled with simple means. Spray the plant with a strong jet of water or use a wash solution with soft soap. Less pleasant smells the also helpful nettle.
How to prevent pest infestation in the Dipladenia?
If the Dipladenia is bright, sunny in the garden or on the balcony, but without too much direct midday sun, then it is quite resistant to diseases and pests. With the ideal location, you can thus prevent infestation with pests.
Do not over-fill your Mandevilla, but keep it fairly regular and give it enough fertilizer during flowering. So you have done the best for the health of your Dipladenia. Keep the Mandevilla as a houseplant, then avoid drafts and ensure a sufficiently high humidity.
The Dipladenia is particularly vulnerable in winter when it has to spend the winter in an unfortunate place. The winter quarters should be bright and between 8 ° C and 15 ° C warm. By the way, with the choice of the winter quarters you also influence the flowering joy of your Dipladenia.
The best protection against pests:
Tips
The best protection for your Dipladenia from infestation with pests is a bright location and good care.