Dwarf maroon tiger allamada (small single plant pot)

🌿 Overview: Dwarf Maroon Tiger Allamanda

• Botanical Name: Likely Allamanda blanchetii (dwarf variety)

• Common Name: Dwarf Maroon Tiger Allamanda

• Family: Apocynaceae

• Growth Form: Compact, bushy shrub or small climber

• Flower Color: Deep maroon, burgundy, or purplish red with tiger-like veining (in some varieties)

• Size: Typically grows 1–2 feet in height; more compact than standard Allamanda

🌞 Care Guide

☀️ Light

• Requires full sun for best flowering.

• Can tolerate partial sun but with fewer blooms.

🌡️ Temperature

• Thrives in warm, tropical to subtropical climates.

• Sensitive to frost — protect in colder regions or grow as a seasonal plant.

💧 Watering

• Water regularly, especially during dry periods.

• Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.

• Avoid soggy soil — can lead to root rot.

🌱 Soil

• Well-draining, fertile soil (loamy/sandy mix is ideal).

• Slightly acidic to neutral pH.

🌸 Fertilizer

• Use a balanced flowering plant fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (spring–fall).

• Boost phosphorus for more blooms.

✂️ Pruning

• Light pruning encourages bushiness and more blooms.

• Remove faded flowers and leggy stems.

🐞 Pests & Problems

• Watch for aphids, spider mites, and whiteflies.

• Fungal issues can occur if overwatered or in poor airflow.

🪴 Landscape Use

• Great for:

  • Small gardens

  • Borders and edges

  • Patio pots and containers

  • Tropical-themed landscapes