After all, mandevilla is native to the hot and humid regions of the Americas, and does not enjoy sudden drops in temperature. However, learning how to grow mandevilla in pots makes this tropical ...

By George Weigel/The Patriot-News Q: I have a mandevilla that my son gave me for Mother's Day. It has grown very well and flowered all summer. Is there a way I can keep it over the winter? A: Yes ...

The mandevilla is native to tropical regions, so temperatures from the 60s to mid-90s are ideal. It loves humidity, too, which is why they may drop their leaves in winter inside a dry home.

Your mandevilla won't appreciate climates any less than a Zone 9 and won't do well under 50 degrees Fahrenheit. So, living in the northern hemisphere, you'll probably want to grow these babies in ...

A: Mandevilla roots are almost as sensitive to cold as the stems. I’ve tried three times to get one through the winter outdoors, and after three strikes, I’m out. On the other hand, if you ...

Mandevilla, hibiscus, heliotrope and pentas are just four tropical plants that have hit the charts in the last few years, particularly as potted plants for the gardenless gardener.

A: The mandevilla's 4- to 6-inch seed pods turn brown and split when ripe revealing seeds with fluffy "aerials" to help disperse them. Allow the pods to brown, the harvest just before they split ...

Your planter might not be sidelined but something is off. Dan Anderson offers fixes for clogged seed delivery hoses, seed monitor failure, random loose seeds and more.

Q: I purchased a beautiful hanging mandevilla plant this summer. Can I save it over the winter? I have it in my basement on a stand near a small high window. A: Yes. In that kind of light, the ...