The Dipladenia is rightly considered to be easy to care for and relatively undemanding. It is rarely attacked by pests or suffers from diseases. Most often these are the consequences of improper care or an inappropriate location.
In the event of a pest infestation, quick action is required
What pests can Dipladenia suffer from?
Under unfavorable conditions, the Dipladenia, also called Mandevilla, sometimes suffers from lice, such as scale or mealybugs, but also from spider mites. However, these pests can be easily controlled with simple means. Spray the plant with a strong jet of water or use a washing solution with soft soap. (44.90€) The also helpful nettle manure smells less pleasant.
How to prevent pest infestation in the Dipladenia?
If the Dipladenia is bright, sunny in the garden or on the balcony, but without too much direct midday sun, then it is quite resistant to diseases and pests. With the ideal location, you can prevent an infestation with pests.
Do not water your Mandevilla too much, but fairly regularly and give it enough fertilizer during the flowering period. In this way you have done the best for the health of your Dipladenia. If you keep the Mandevilla as a houseplant, avoid drafts and ensure that the air humidity is sufficiently high.
The Dipladenia is particularly vulnerable in winter when it has to hibernate in an unsuitable place. The winter quarters should be bright and between 8 °C and 15 °C warm. By the way, with the choice of the winter quarters you also influence the willingness to bloom of your Dipladenia.
The best protection against pests:
- a sunny or light location
- the right watering, neither too much nor too little
- sufficient fertilizer during the flowering period
- a bright winter quarters, neither too warm nor too cold
- in the apartment: high humidity and no drafts
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The best protection for your Dipladenia from pest infestation is a bright location and good care.