My Mandevilla plant is blooming beautifully but today I noticed small white splotches on ALL the petals. They are not raised splotches, just irregular 1/8" to 1/4" splotches.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-disease-problems.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/yellow-leaves-on-mandevilla.htm
From this image it appears to be perhaps just damage from water. If it is appearing only on the flowers and not the leaves, this is what I would say it is and nothing more serious.
Inspect the rest of the plant.
Some issues of pest and fungus can be treated with Neem Oil, which works as both an insecticide and fungicide.
The links I listed have more information on possibly pest and disease. Stay proactive!
Could my four kitty cats become sick if they digest part of the mandevilla?
It is not listed as a toxic plant, but it is not an edible plant.
Always contact your vet if your animals consume something that they should not.
What is the yellow fungus growing on the vines of my mandevilla plant? I moved the plant indoors. It is in a pot (8"x 8"). The fungus consists of small yellow spots, slightly raised that are easily rinsed off (I know this because I rinsed the plant off when I brought it in the house). It is on a table in the front bow window that gets direct sunlight until noon. It has always been potted and when I originally rinsed it, the fungus was on only a few vines but now covers them all. At night the house temp never goes below 60 and goes up to 75 during the day. We have a wood pellet stove we heat with and the electric heat is always set at 60 for nighttime. The table with the plant sits in front of the electric baseboard heater.
It sounds like your plant has a Rust Fungus. This can be due to damp growing conditions and poor air circulation.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/learn-about-plant-rust-disease-and-rust-treatment.htm
Neem Oil can be used to treat this fungus.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
Your Mandevilla plant can be overwintered with some care.
Here is a link that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/winterizing-mandevillas.htm
I am in zone 8 Tucson, AZ. I would like to plant in west exposure morning sun 'til 10-10:30am. Can I do so if I heavily mulch root area when it fall below 50 degrees? The spot I want to use has an east wall and other wall faces south with 3 large trees, 1 mesquite east, 1 mesquite S/E and 1 very large pine on the S/SW end of bed. The light sounds OK to me but the temperature is the question. Can you send suggestions? Marylee
Mandevilla Vines are hardy in zones 9 - 11.
I know as gardeners, we like to try to push the growing zones, but in the case of a Mandevilla Vine you will not be able to winter over this plant
in zone 8.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-plant.htm
I live in Ontario and recently brought my Mandevilla inside for the winter. The leaves are going yellow, then brown. I'm watering only when it's dry. I expect this is normal, but I wonder if I should give it a dose of fertilizer? I didn't fertilize in August at all. thanks
No, never fertilize a plant that is going into dormancy.
This article has information on wintering over your Mandevilla.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/winterizing-mandevillas.htm
Losing leaves and turning yellow. It was a beautiful plant and all of a sudden it appears to be dying. It has white powder-like places on the vine. How do I treat it, what do I use?
This is most likely a disease called powdery mildew, which is caused by a fungus. These articles discuss how to treat it:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/powdery-mildew-treatment.htm
I have a climber which I think is a 'Mandevilla 'out back under shade. It's turning brown from the middle of the leaf then yellow and completely dying. I was told that they get quite thirsty in summer. Have I over watered or is something wrong with the soil?
Mandevilla can suffer yellowing or browning leaves from a few different causes.
They need partial sunlight for at least 6 hours a day.
Over or underwatering can cause yellowing or dying leaves. Make sure the soil is moist but not soggy.
Insects can cause leaf damage and yellowing leaves, inspect the underside of leaves for signs of insects and treat with a insecticide if needed.
I do believe your plant may be suffering from a leaf spot infection. These often start with a brown or yellowing spot on the leaf, which spreads from leaf to leaf.
This infection can also spread to other plants in your garden.
Prune off any diseased leaves from the plant and remove any that have fallen unto the ground under the plant.
Treating the plant with a fungicide that is made for blooming plants may help but it is possible the disease is bacterial and will not respond to treatment and should be removed from the garden.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-plant.htm