Chilean jasmine (Mandevilla laxa)
Care, watering, light and tips for Chilean jasmine 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 Chilean jasmine
Mandevilla laxa, also known as Chilejasmine, is a vigorous and fast-growing climbing vine native to South America. It is distinguished by its abundant, fragrant, trumpet-shaped white flowers, which bloom from spring to autumn, creating a visual and aromatic spectacle. It is ideal for covering pergolas, trellises, or walls, adding an exotic and elegant touch to the garden or patio.
Native range
South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay
Care tips
It requires full sun to partial shade exposure for optimal flowering. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during flowering periods; reduce in winter. It prefers well-drained soils rich in organic matter. A common mistake is insufficient pruning, which can lead to unruly growth and reduced flowering.
How to save a dying Chilean jasmine
- Warning signs
- Yellow or falling leaves, weak shoots, no flowering.
- First aid
- Check watering, prune dry branches, repot if in a small container.
- What kills it
- Overwatering or poor drainage, rotting its roots.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots are not completely rotted and the problem is fixed.