How much sunlight does my Allamanda Cathartica need?

Allamanda Cathartica requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Is Allamanda Cathartica toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

Allamanda Cathartica is not safe to consume . If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222 , or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

What type of soil should I use for my Allamanda Cathartica?

Allamanda Cathartica does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Allamanda Cathartica?

Allamanda Cathartica is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Allamanda Cathartica?

Allamanda Cathartica is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Can Allamanda Cathartica be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Allamanda Cathartica can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Allamanda Cathartica?

Allamanda Cathartica can be propagated by the stem method . To propagate: Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges. To get the cutting to root, you can either: Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

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Q: Is Allamanda Cathartica easy to care for?

Allamanda Cathartica is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Allamanda Cathartica?

Allamanda Cathartica prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Also known as

Golden Trumpet, Golden Trumpet, Common trumpetvine and Yellow allamanda

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Allamanda cathartica

Genus

Allamanda

Family

Apocynaceae

Order

Gentianales

How to care for Allamanda Cathartica

Water

How often to water your Allamanda Cathartica

Allamanda Cathartica needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Golden Trumpet in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Allamanda Cathartica: 1ft from a window

Allamanda Cathartica love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Allamanda Cathartica does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Allamanda Cathartica in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Allamanda Cathartica

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Allamanda Cathartica: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Allamanda Cathartica after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Allamanda Cathartica is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors