If you are a fan of Mandevilla with its gorgeous flowers and want to add other Mandevilla like plants to your garden, here you can find a list with all the things you must know.
Mandevilla is an easy-to-care-for outdoor plant with large, showy flowers in various colours, such as white, pink, red, and yellow with its glossy green leaves. Very beautiful!!! Another thing that I love is that Mandevilla blooms during the summer and continues to early fall making it an excellent choice for providing a long-lasting burst of colour to your garden.
There are several Mandevilla like plants that can you use them also in your garden. In this article, I want to introduce them to you and help you to distinguish them from true Mandevilla. Keep reading to show you.
Here, I provide you with a list of plants similar to Mandevilla, along with their image, scientific and common names. In addition, I give you a brief overview of their appearance and habitat and show you how to distinguish them by comparing various characteristics. All of these plants are outdoors except Hoya which is one of the common indoor plants.
Scientific name: Dipladenia spp.
Other common names: Also known as Mandevilla, Rocktrumpet or Brazilian Jasmine.
You can see its blooms from late spring to fall. The interesting thing about this plant is that it produces flowers continuously during this period.
These Mandevilla like plants are native to tropical regions of South America. They thrive in warm climates and prefer full sun or partial shade. They are often grown as outdoor ornamentals in frost-free areas.
Appearance: Dipladenia plants have smaller, ovate-shaped leaves compared to Mandevilla. The flowers are generally similar in size and shape, but Dipladenia blooms often have a more vibrant colour range.
Growth Habit: Dipladenia can grow as climbing vines or shrubs, similar to Mandevilla.
Care Requirements: Dipladenia has similar growing conditions to Mandevilla, requiring warm climates, bright light, and well-draining soil. They are both tropical plants that thrive in similar environments.
Please be aware, that Dipladenia is not a safe plant for dogs and cats if ingested.
Scientific name: Allamanda spp.
Other common names: Also known as Golden Trumpet, Yellow Allamanda, Allamanda Cathartica or Butterfly Allamanda.
You usually see its flowers in summer and they continue into early fall, producing flowers intermittently during this time.
Allamanda plants are native to tropical regions of the Americas. These Mandevilla like plants prefer a warm and humid climate with plenty of sunlight. They can be grown both outdoors and indoors in containers.
Appearance: Allamanda plants have slightly larger leaves than Mandevilla, and their flowers are typically larger and trumpet-shaped. They come in shades of yellow, while some varieties have white or purple flowers.
Growth Habit: Allamanda plants can climb and vine similarly to Mandevilla, although they may require more support structures due to their larger size.
Care Requirements: Allamanda prefers warm climates, full sun, and well-draining soil, just like Mandevilla.
Scientific name: Thunbergia spp.
Other common names: Also known as Black-eyed Susan Vine, Clock Vine, Brick and Butter Vine or Climbing Snapdragon.
You generally see its blooms during the summer months and sometimes into early fall, however, it varies depending on the species and cultivar.
Thunbergia plants are native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. These Mandevilla like plants prefer full sun or partial shade and well-draining soil. Thunbergia plants are typically grown as ornamental climbers.
Appearance: Thunbergia plants have heart-shaped leaves, which is different from the larger, elliptical-shaped leaves of Mandevilla. Their flowers are typically smaller and have a distinct bell or trumpet shape. Thunbergia flowers come in various colours, including shades of yellow, orange, and blue.
Growth Habit: Thunbergia is a twining vine or climber, similar to some Mandevilla varieties.
Care Requirements: Thunbergia requires warm temperatures, full sun, and well-draining soil. It may have slightly different watering needs compared to Mandevilla.
Thunbergia is also considered a kid-safe plant for play space and it is not toxic to cats and other dogs.
Scientific name: Plumeria spp.
Other common names: Also known as Frangipani, Hawaiian lei flower or Temple tree.
You often see its blooms during the summer, although there are varieties that can flower multiple times a year. Please note that the flowering time of Plumeria varies depending on the species.
Plumeria plants are native to tropical regions of the Americas, especially Central America and the Caribbean. They require full sun and well-draining soil. These Mandevilla like plants are often grown in warm tropical and subtropical climates.
Appearance: Plumeria plants have distinctive, leathery, and elongated leaves in various shapes and sizes. Their flowers are larger and often have a fragrant, tropical scent. Plumeria flowers come in various colours, such as white, yellow, pink, and red.
Growth Habit: Plumeria plants are typically small trees or shrubs, unlike the climbing habit of Mandevilla.
Care Requirements: Plumeria prefers warm climates, full sun, and well-draining soil. They may have different pruning requirements compared to Mandevilla.
Scientific name: Hoya spp.
Other common names: Also known as Wax plant, Porcelainflower or Hindu Rope.
Most species produce clusters of flowers in summer or early fall; however, the flowering time of Hoya plants varies depending on the species and growing conditions.
Hoyas are native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia. They prefer warm and humid environments with bright indirect light. Hoyas are often grown as indoor plants or in protected outdoor areas.
Appearance: Hoya plants have thick, waxy leaves and produce clusters of star-shaped flowers with a waxy texture. The flowers come in a variety of colours, including white, pink, and yellow.
Growth Habit: Hoya is primarily an epiphytic plant that grows as a climbing indoor vine. It may require more specialized care and support structures compared to Mandevilla.
Care Requirements: Hoya prefers bright indirect light, warm temperatures, and well-draining soil. Its watering and humidity needs may differ from those of Mandevilla.
Now you have a list of the Mandevilla like plants with their images and names. In addition, I taught you how to identify them by comparing them with true Mandevilla. If you want to make the above list based on your favourite, which plant will be put on the above list? Why?
Do you know other Mandavilla like plants that I didn’t mention above? Have you ever thought of using plant identification tools to identify new plants? one of the best free online tools is the “House plant identifier” Have you ever experienced it? Please tell us about your ideas and experiences below this page.
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