Name: Allamanda
Brand: Mashrita Nature Cloud
SKU: 23
Price: 249 INR
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Plant Name : Allamanda
Plant Height : 6 – 12 inch
Potting Medium : Potting mix
Pot : Nursery bag

Allamanda is a genus of flowering plants, with the common feature between the types being its beautiful flowers. The plant family is native to the South America, ranging from Argentina to Mexico and categorized under plant family Apocynaceae. With the most common species of the genus Allamanda producing yellow plants, these are quite common to be used as ornamental plants for keeping indoors as well. The Allamanda plant with a shrubby, twining wine is known for its coloured bright flower in the shape of a funnel, as the Golden Trumpet or the Yellow Allamanda.

The Allamanda is highly decorative, although it has many types, most of them have beautiful flowers after blooming that add to the charm of any place they are kept at. Although the plant has tendrils to climb, it can also grow as a vine if support is provided to the stem. The beautiful blossoms of the Allamanda are surely a delight. The plant is bushy in nature, so it prefers a large sized container, with annual re-potting.

The Allamanda grows well in partial shade or full sunlight. The soil is preferred to be mildly alkaline, with a PH of 7.5 to 7.7 being ideal. The plant needs consistent watering, as drying out has to be avoided. During the growing season, the plant does well with liquid fertilizer. Pruning needs to be done with the Allamanda, as it grows very quickly. Pruning also increases circulation of air and improves the overall plant growth. The container must have smooth drainage of water to avoid clogging.

WHAT TO DO?

Every plant has different type of light, feed and water requirements.
Most of the plants like moderate watering, let the couple of inch at surface dry before watering again.
Some plants require frequent feeding but most, once in a year, feed the plant at beginning of spring.
Repot the plant every couple of years in slightly bigger container.

WHAT NOT TO DO?

Avoid frequent watering in winters, it will kill the plant.
Avoid temperature shocks like taking it suddenly indoors or outdoors.
Avoid partial watering and use water sprayers to water equally in all directions.
Avoid repotting plants in large containers, most of the plants likes to be in groups.
Avoid over fertilizing, quantity depends on NPK ingredients but plants do need not more than a spoon.

COMMON UNDERSTANDING

Plants are living creatures require a little sensitivity towards them, following common instructions are helpful for keeping them happy:

Dig around the root zone with your fingers to a depth of 2-3' for small plants and water generously when the soil feels dry to the touch.
Use a balanced fertilizer i.e., 10-10-10, 14-14-14 (Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K)) food with micro-nutrients.
Be observant of the changes in plant vigor and growth, plants are more susceptible to disease and pests if they are weakened through poor maintenance.
It is good to make it a practice to inspect plants progress so you can spot systems of disease or insect infestations well in advance of any serious problem.
Pruning is required at times for plant health and aesthetics, as a general note remove the damaged leaves and branches as soon as those are noticed to avoid infections.