Mandevilla hirsuta
Care, watering, light and tips for Mandevilla hirsuta 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 Mandevilla hirsuta
Mandevilla hirsuta, also known as Savanna Flower, is an attractive tropical vine from the Apocynaceae family, cherished for its vibrant trumpet-shaped yellow or orange flowers. Its slender stems and bright green foliage make it ideal for covering pergolas, trellises, or as a hanging plant in baskets, bringing an exotic touch to any sunny garden or patio.
Native range
Tropical South America
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for abundant flowering and well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Watering should be regular during the growing season, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, and reduced in winter. A common mistake is a lack of adequate support, which hinders its climbing development, so be sure to provide a structure for it to twine around.
How to save a dying Mandevilla hirsuta
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or whitish leaves, weak/soft stems, bud/flower drop. Brown spots on leaves indicate burns.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Move to bright indirect light. If pests, gently remove them.
- What kills it
- Overwatering (root rot) or intense direct sun (burns delicate leaves). Also, complete lack of light.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotted and healthy tissue remains. Act quickly and patiently.