The mandevilla flowers are highly visible and nectar-rich, two key characteristics in making them incredibly attractive to ...

After all, mandevilla is native to the hot and humid regions of the Americas, and does not enjoy sudden drops in temperature. However, learning how to grow mandevilla in pots makes this tropical ...

The mandevilla was first described in 1840 and was named for Henry Mandeville, a British diplomat and gardener. It is native to Southwestern United States, Mexico and South America.

Mandevilla flowers on new growth, so if you give it an early spring dose of fertilizer once it starts growing again, it will flower earlier for you next year.

A: The mandevilla's 4- to 6-inch seed pods turn brown and split when ripe revealing seeds with fluffy "aerials" to help disperse them. Allow the pods to brown, the harvest just before they split ...

QUESTION: The leaves of my mandevilla turned brown during the winter months. Should the plant be cut back before spring growth begins? ANSWER: Get the mandevilla off to a fresh start with a spring … ...

By George Weigel/The Patriot-News Q: I have a mandevilla that my son gave me for Mother's Day. It has grown very well and flowered all summer. Is there a way I can keep it over the winter? A: Yes ...

A: Mandevilla likes morning sun and afternoon shade and prefers a well-draining soil enriched with humus. Many grow these tropical vines in containers, transplanting when needed to a larger pot to ...

The mandevilla plant flowers nearly all year round in warm conditions. Here, find out how to care for the mandevilla vine to get the best flowers.

Fielding Questions: Mandevilla pruning, timing for plant lights, gardening gift book This week, Don Kinzler answers questions about wintering a mandevilla plant, how long to expose plants to light ...

Q: I purchased a beautiful hanging mandevilla plant this summer. Can I save it over the winter? I have it in my basement on a stand near a small high window. A: Yes. In that kind of light, the ...