The Dipladenia is not necessarily one of the typical plants from which bonsai are grown. In principle, however, it is quite suitable. Because it does not require a genetic predisposition to short stature, just the right cut.
The Dipladenia is an unusual choice for growing bonsai
Choose a healthy young plant to grow a bonsai from. The Dipladenia or Mandevilla is relatively pruning compatible. However, it is also poisonous and should therefore be kept out of the reach of small children or pets. When cutting, put on gloves to prevent contact with the milk-like and also poisonous plant sap.
How do you grow a bonsai?
With topiary or maintenance pruning, you prune the new shoots of your plant to preserve or refine their appearance. This cut is also known as a grooming cut. It stimulates the bonsai to grow evenly and branch out delicately. Use clean and sharp scissors or pliers for this cut, which can be done at virtually any time.
In addition to the care cut, there is also the design cut. As the name suggests, you use it to design your bonsai and give it the desired shape. You should not make this cut during the growing season, but either before or after it, i.e. in spring or late autumn.
How do I care for a bonsai?
Since a bonsai is naturally grown in a small container, not many nutrients from the soil are available to it. As a bonsai, a Dipladenia must be watered and fertilized particularly carefully and regularly. In order for the frost-sensitive Dipladenia to develop well, you should give it a suitable location, namely nice and bright and warm.
How to grow a bonsai:
- select healthy young plants
- Encourage even growth with topiary or grooming cuts
- only use sharp and clean cutting tools
- Design pruning outside of the growth period for shaping
- water and fertilize regularly
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The Dipladenia is quite an unusual choice when growing a bonsai. However, it is worth a try.