Plant profile
Allamanda
Allamanda cathartica
Sun-loving climber or shrub with bright yellow trumpet blooms.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 2-3 days
Difficulty
Medium
Growth
Fast
Space
Large space, up to 400 cm
Typical cost
₹150-350
Why it works
Good fit notes
Sunny yellow blooms
Care tip: Full sun and pruning encourage flowering
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Allamanda is an Apocynaceae plant with irritating/toxic sap and should be treated as unsafe for pets and children.
Avoid in pet/toddler homes; wear gloves when pruning.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose compact plants with buds and healthy glossy leaves.
- Plan for pruning and support.
Avoid
- Milky sap exposure
- Whiteflies
- No support
- Root-bound vine
Plant personality
Useful traits
Allamanda's bright flowers make it attractive but safety risk is significant.
It can become vigorous and needs pruning.
Milky sap can irritate skin and mucosa.
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