Mandevilla Overwintering a Mandevilla vine
As winter draws closer we receive a lot of the same question – “What can I do or how do I take care of my mandevilla during the winter.”
Mandevilla has become a very big spring blooming crop, and is usually grown outside on a deck, patio, sun porch, etc.
As the nights begin to cool off the Mandevilla will slow down. That is the time to give them some food to harden them up for the long winter.
Try to use a liquid fertilizer with a high middle number e.g. 10-56-14, (Lightly) since you can cause fertilizer burn. We are not trying to promote growth but to toughen the plant up. Don’t go over board with the fertilizer; let the plant stay outside as long as possible. It should be able to handle high 40’s for brief periods.
After about 3 weeks (if you can hold out that long weather permitting) prune the plant back. Not just tipping the plant but cutting it down to about 12 inches above the soil line. I would also treat this vining plant for any possible pests problems since it will be going indoors for the winter.
Next we want to begin slowing up on the water and let the plant run on the dry side. Remember that we have given the plant some fertilizer and removed a lot of growth so the requirements for water should drop.
Indoors Mandevilla Maintenance Not Growth
When you bring the plant inside place it in as much light as possible. You are looking for maintenance not growth. You’ll probably get some quick new growth, just try to maintain it. Some people place the plant in a clear plastic bag and over wintered their Mandevilla in their heated garage.
Try to maintain the plant on the dry side throughout the winter.
Moving Mandevilla In Spring
When spring comes you can move the plant outside. Expect the growth produced during the winter to be burned off!!!
Although, we cannot guarantee the above method will work you, it is a guideline that has worked for others over the years you can try.
I hope that helps…. good luck. Let’s us know how you do.
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That information was exactly what I was looking for.
Do I have to bring a Mandavilla Vine indoors over the winter? I am on Long Island and I planted it in the ground.
I live in Atlanta GA. My mandevilla is suffering from yellow leavew with brown spots. It continues to grow and bloom vibrant red. Any suggestions?
Just a question – the tips on “overwintering” are great. We live in NY, but leave right after Christmas for 4 months in Florida. How soon can I set outside in Florida to begin spring growth? Do they have to winter for a minimum amount of time? Thanks, Don & Sandy
I too like the person in long Island planted my right in the ground.. do I have to remove it ?? or if I prune it down and fertilize will it come back in the spring?
I hope this wintering sugesstion works. do you have to becarefull with the rootball? I mean pot in a bigger pot.
I have the plant in between a shed with a trelles and a watefall with a creek along with some clemnits covering the whole side of the area. It is where some parents come to take pictures of their kids in the summer. If this works I will add more mandevilla plants in next year!
The info is just what I was looking for. I live in Ontario, Canada so bring many plants inside over the winter… Luckly I have a room with several windows just for made for them.
I recevied my beautiful pink mandevilla 4 my birthday n may from my daughter, everyone n my neighbor hood loves it. I”m scared i will lose it over the winter it will b like loseing a part of me. I live n buffalo ny so u all no my fear is real, i will listen 2 any advice given please e mail help thank u very very much.
I alos live in buffalo and received this plant for my birthday and I do not want to loose it so I am going to attempt to keep it as a house plant in a pot for the winter I hope it works
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We will be gone for 4 months this winter –if i put our mandevilla in the garage will it make it for that long with out water cheers pj