Silky Mandevilla (Mandevilla Hirsuta) is a perennial vine in the Apocynaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets. It can be grown indoors.

Mandevilla hirsuta is a tropical climbing vine known for its spectacular trumpet-shaped flowers and is native to the Amazon rainforest and tropical America.

Silky Mandevilla

Silky Mandevilla

Mandevilla Hirsuta

Mandevilla hirsuta is a tropical climbing vine known for its spectacular trumpet-shaped flowers and is native to the Amazon rainforest and tropical America.

Quick Facts

Type
vine
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:climber, ornamental, screen

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Silky Mandevilla

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Apocynaceae
Genus:Mandevilla
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