Golden trumpet (Allamanda cathartica)
Care, watering, light and tips for Golden trumpet on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Golden trumpet
Allamanda cathartica, commonly known as Golden Trumpet, is a vigorous climbing vine or shrub featuring large, bright yellow, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom profusely in warm climates. It's ideal for covering pergolas, fences, or as an ornamental plant in large pots, bringing a vibrant tropical touch to gardens or patios.
Native range
Brazil
Care tips
This plant thrives in full sun for abundant flowering and requires well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Water regularly, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during its blooming period. Avoid low temperatures as it is very sensitive to frost; protect it or bring it indoors during winter in colder zones.
How to save a dying Golden trumpet
- Warning signs
- Yellowish/brown, wilting leaves; no blooms; soft stems.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Ensure full sun, prune dead branches.
- What kills it
- Overwatering leading to root rot, or lack of light. Does not tolerate cold.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and the issue is corrected promptly.