Description Dipladenia is actually a member of the mandevilla family. It is widely thought that mandevilla and dipladenia are the same plant, but while similar, dipladenia foliage is somewhat smaller and the plant is more shrub-like. However, both plants have the same care and growth requirements and are very similar. These gorgeous, vining plants have soared in popularity and can be used in mixed containers, hanging baskets, or in their own in a container. They are easy to grow and should flower all season long. Growing Requirements for Potted Dipladenia and Mandevilla Sun Requirements These plants will flower best in full sun but will tolerate part shade. One of the perks of planting in containers is the movability of your plants. If you live in a really hot area, try moving your plant to a shady spot in the mid-day. Drainage and Watering Unlike many flowering plants, dipladenia or mandevilla will tolerate some dryness and continue to flower. That said, they prefer a consistent level of moisture and you should try to keep the soil damp, not wet. When watering, make sure to water slowly to give the soil time to soak up the moisture. When using a hose, spray the leaves too. Also, make sure that your pot has good drainage and that you use a good quality potting mix. Pot Size For a consistent production of flowers, don't transplant your dipladenia into too large a container. If you do, it won't hurt your plant, but it will spend more energy producing roots and top growth than flowers, so you may see fewer flowers until the roots have hit the bottom of the pot. If your plant is root bound and does need a bigger pot, look for one that is wider, but not much deeper.
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