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Mandevilla is a genus of plants. It consists of about 100 species, mostly tropical and subtropical flowering vines belonging to the family Apocynaceae, the Periwinkle family.
Mandevillas develop spectacular flowers in warm climates. The flowers come in a variety of colours, including white, pink, yellow, and red. As climbers, Mandevillas can be trained against a wall or trellis to provide a leafy green and often flowering picture of beauty. They have a tendency to attract insects like mealybugs and scales. These can be removed with appropriate soaps or pesticides. Often referred to as "Nelson" by gardners in honour of Nelson Mandella (as an easy way of remembering the common plant name).
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