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Category: Container Gardening | Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2009 12:25 pm

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Yes, we are now talking about over wintering - time to think about getting the containers and planters ready for a cooler (cold) season. For the Mandevilla, just cut off the vines to a manageable length. Keep the plant in its pot and water sparingly for the winter, don't fertilize until ready to place outdoors in the Spring again.


Mandevilla Plant ( photo / image / picture from Planterlady's Garden )






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glendann wrote on Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:23 pm:

I love my Mandevilla's and yours is just like mine, but they over winter in the ground herein Texas all I do is cut them off before first frost and cove them with mulch or compost.

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Planterlady wrote on Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:19 am:

Hi - you are so fortunate to just have to cut them back - when would they come up in the Spring?

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tmholding wrote on Fri Sep 18, 2009 2:49 am:

My Mandevilla has meally bugs. I will have to bring it in soon since it it is not hardy in my area. I prefer organic methods for pest control do you have any suggestion for me what to do to prevent bringing this pest into my house. I have MANY house plants that are also preferred hosts for this pest... Any help would be appreciated.

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Planterlady wrote on Mon Sep 21, 2009 2:41 pm:

Hi: don't have any experience with the mealy bugs, however, have taken the following info from the net - hope it helps!
"Dip a Q-tip or small paintbrush in alcohol and dab each white mass. This will not completely elliminate the insects because they do not all develop at the same time. They are most vulnerable in the crawler stage. A repeated spray of 50% isopropyl alcohol and 50% water is a more effective way to treat mealy bugs. A pump sprayer with pressure works best in penetating the waxy coat and getting into the crevices of the plant. In addition, an ultrafine oil or Neem oil will work on the crawlers. Both alcohol and oil treatment will control mealy bugs safely indoors. Be sure to apply once a week for a month even if you do not see any sign of the insect."

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