How to tend a Allamanda cathartica

Also known as: Allamanda cathartica var. schottii L.H.Bailey & Raffill, Allamanda brasiliensis Schott ex Pohl, Allamanda cathartica Schrad., Allamanda magnifica B.S.Williams, Allamanda neriifolia Hook.

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, slightly resistant to half shade

Soil

Peat or soil with specific amount of humus

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Pruning accordingly for any favorate tree shapes

About this plant

Origin
Southern United States and Brazil
Category
Apocynaceae, Allamanda
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period May-August, fruiting period October-December
Flower colors
golden yellow
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