Mandevilla

Has anyone tried to propagate Mandevilla? I have a pretty good set of vines that I overwintered (they do surprisingly with temps in the 60's and florescent lights). Easy, hard? What did you use?

Thanks in advance!

Sheryl

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/propa/msg060801563254.html

Thanks for the link - wish me luck!

Yep - GOOD LUCK! Keep us posted on how you do!

Do you think that would work for the dilapadenia variety too?
Thanks, Linda

They're also mandevillas so I don't see why not.

Hi Linda:
I tend to treat plants that are in the same family the same way. I have had my share of issues with the tropical vines so I am going by the treat them as annuals. What are you using to propagate your cuttings with. I know in florid most tropicals rooted well with a intermitten mist system. It can be a bit expensive but worth it if it works. I know I set one up for about $75.00. The biggest issue I had was stoping the leaks from the garden hose to the pvc.
I hope you are doing better
Dave

I managed to get lots of plants from my white and pink mandevilla by simple layering. Its the easiest way of propagating them. And they root within 6 weeks. It really cant get any simpler than this. All you have to do is bend a shoot, especially a point with node is beneficial in well drained soil. Remove the leaves from that area and cover the stem with soil. Don't push it in too deep, just about 1 or 3/4 inch deep. Either within the same pot as the mother plant or another one, and place a stone or something heavy over the soil to keep the stem from popping right out. Water it as you would any other plant, keeping the soil moist. And in six weeks you should have roots emerging.

I never did succeed rooting them in soil. however they rooted easily for me in water, but would always die after transplanting. Layering seems like the best option, as you don't even have to transplant.

Imran

Thanks, Imran!

Thanks Imran, I will try layering in the spring then. I have been lucky and mine have returned for a couple of years now, I just would love to have a few more.