Mandeville is cultivated both as a single ornamental plant, and in a group with other varieties, combining them in different colors of flowers.
Representatives of the Mandeville clan.
Mandevilla Bolivian (Latin Mandevilla boliviensis (Hook. F.) Woodson, (1933)). It grows in Bolivia, prefers tropical moist forests. It is a climbing plant with smooth branches. The leaves are rounded, small (up to 8 cm long), green, glossy. On peduncles usually located 3-4 flowers, grow peduncles from the sinuses. Flowers have a white saucer-shaped corolla (up to 5 cm in diameter) with a cylindrical tube; yawn of yellow color. Abundant flowering is observed in the spring and summer periods. A synonym, according to an obsolete classification, Dipladenia boliviensis Hook. f. Bot. Mag., (1869).
Mandeville is excellent (Latin Mandevilla eximia, Woodson, (1933)). It grows in Brazil, prefers tropical moist forests. It is a curly plant with smooth branches of a reddish color. The leaves of Mandevilla are well rounded, about 3-4 cm in length. The flowers are located in groups of 6-8 in cysts, they are pink-red in color, in diameter reach 7 cm. The corolla tube is creamy, the calyx is red. The synonymous name is Dipladenia eximia Hemsl., (1893).
Mandeville Sander (Latin Mandevilla sanderi (Hemsl.), Woodson, (1933) .The native land of this plant is Brazil.The species is morphologically close to the species M. eximia, but its characteristic features are thick leaves elongated at the apex, about 5 cm long. pink, with a diameter of about 7 cm, the base of the corolla tube and the yawn are yellowish, with a characteristic carmine-red hue.The synonymous name is the Latin Dipladenia sanderi Hemsl., Gard., (1896).
Mandevilla is beautiful (Latin Mandevilla splendens (Hook. F.) Woodson, (1933)). The second name of this plant is Dipladenia splendens. It grows in Brazil, the preference is given to moist rainforests. It is a climbing plant with smooth branches and shoots. Large leaves (10-20 cm in length) have an elliptical shape, pointed to the apex; at the base heart-shaped, with pronounced veins. Large flowers are collected in a loose brush for 4-6 pieces, in diameter reach 10 cm. The color of flowers is pink, intense pink in the area of the pharynx and white outside; on the tops of the petals are red. The synonymous name is Echites splendens Hook.
Mandeville is loose (Latin Mandevilla laxa (Ruiz & Pav.), Woodson). Homeland of this species is South America. The plant is large, curling, with strong branching, reaching up to 5 m in height. Above, the leaves have an intense green color, from the bottom - a gray-green with a purple hue. The shape of the leaves is oblong-oval, at the base heart-shaped; on the tips of the leaves are pointed. Flowers are collected in an inflorescence brush (about 15), have characteristic corrugation, cream-white color; not more than 9 cm in diameter.
Rules of care for Mandevill.
Indoor plants Mandeville - light-loving plants, which are well tolerated by bright lighting and direct sunlight. However, in the summer, when growing this plant on southern windows it is recommended to resort to shading sometimes. At the western and northern windows Mandevilla can feel a lack of lighting. It should be remembered that when grown on the windows of the southern side, plants should be able to access fresh air.
The temperature optimum for Mandeville (Diplaning) is 25-28 o With year round. However, in winter, even with warm content, but in dry air and without additional lighting, the plant feels uncomfortable. Therefore, in winter it is recommended to organize a period of rest for Mandeville. To do this, place the plant in a cool (about 15 o C) lighted place, and watering only after full drying of the soil. Mandevila prefers abundant watering in the spring-summer period. In autumn, watering should be reduced, especially in the case of wintering. In winter, water is seldom, only after drying the soil. Water the plant with soft water. It is recommended to dilute 1 g of citric acid to watering water (per 1 liter of water).
Mandeville plants prefer high humidity. Spraying should be carried out regularly with standing water from a small pulverizer. In winter, plants are particularly demanding for air humidification.
To feed these houseplants follows complex fertilizers during periods of active growth no more often than once a week. In the case of a planned winter, it is recommended to stop feeding in August-September. This makes it possible for shoots to ripen better before the beginning of winter and does not disturb flowering next year.
Mandeville should be periodically cut, and do it better in the second half of autumn. The plant should be cut no more than two thirds of the total length. In case of trimming branched shoots, follow the same rule and cut no more than two-thirds of the length from the selected fork.
Since mandevilla plants are stiff, one should not forget to set up props. Young plants Mandevilla is recommended to be transplanted all year round, adults - in the spring, if necessary.
Mandevilla prefers nutritious, friable, slightly acidic substrate with the addition of sand. It is necessary to ensure good drainage at the bottom of the tank.
Reproduction of plants.
Propagate Mandeville mostly by cuttings. Cuttings can be cut all year round, but it is recommended to do this in the spring. First you need to select a stalk with one pair of leaves, cut it under the knot and drop it into a container filled with pure peat. Then cover the cuttings with a film to create a micro-green. Rooting occurs in the period of about 1-1.5 months and at 24-26 o C. After the formation of the first roots, the film should be removed, and after 3 months the cuttings with full roots should be transplanted into 7-centimeter containers. It is necessary to choose the composition of the substrate: 2 shares of leaf land, 1 share of turf, 1 share of peat and 0.5 parts of sand. There is also a second variant of the substrate: 1 part of peat, 1 part humus and 0.5 parts of sand.
Attention: Representatives of the Kutrova family, including Mandeville, contain a poisonous substance in all parts of the plant.
Pests: aphids, mealy worm, scab.