Bolivian jasmine (Mandevilla boliviensis)
Care, watering, light and tips for Bolivian 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 Bolivian jasmine
Mandevilla boliviensis, also known as White Chilean Jasmine or White Dipladenia, is a tropical climbing plant admired for its abundant white trumpet-shaped flowers with a yellow throat, blooming from spring to autumn. Its leaves are dark green, glossy, and oval. It is ideal for pergolas, trellises, walls, or as a hanging plant in large pots, adding an exotic and elegant touch to any garden or patio.
Native range
Bolivia and Peru
Care tips
It requires bright light, even direct sun in the morning or late afternoon, but prefers partial shade during the hottest hours of the day in warm climates. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, reducing it in winter; it is sensitive to overwatering. Use a well-draining substrate rich in organic matter. A common mistake is not providing adequate support for its climbing growth.
How to save a dying Bolivian jasmine
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or droopy leaves, soft shoots, lack of blooms or withered flowers.
- First aid
- Check drainage and roots, prune damaged parts, place in partial shade with humidity.
- What kills it
- Constant waterlogging, prolonged drought, or intense direct sun without acclimatization.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes! It's resilient; acting fast can lead to recovery and vigorous blooming. 💚