How much sunlight does my bush allamanda need?

bush allamanda 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my bush allamanda?

bush allamanda 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 bush allamanda?

bush allamanda 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 bush allamanda?

bush allamanda will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can bush allamanda be grown outdoors?

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

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Q: Is bush allamanda easy to care for?

bush allamanda 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 bush allamanda?

bush allamanda 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.

About bush allamanda

bush allamanda is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

bush allamanda likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

bush allamanda belongs to the Allamanda genus, and is native to Northeastern Argentina and Southern Brazil.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Allamanda schottii

Genus

Allamanda

Family

Apocynaceae

Order

Gentianales

How to care for bush allamanda

Water

How often to water your bush allamanda

bush allamanda 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

Check the growing potential in your area

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 bush allamanda in your home

Light needs and placement for plant bush allamanda: 1ft from a window

bush allamanda love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

bush allamanda does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize bush allamanda

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for bush allamanda: 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 bush allamanda after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

bush allamanda 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