My mandevilla is planted in the ground and on a trellis. It made it through the winter. It's still green on the top, but not so much on bottom. How do I cut it back? Do I cut the vines off the trellis or cut from the bottom? I am not real familiar with vines.
I would wait until you see growth and then cut away anything that is brown and brittle. In your area, it likely will not need much cutting back.
I have a beautiful mandevilla plant and it had about a dozen blooms on it. Within minutes a squirrel got on the plant and ate 10 of the blooms. How do I keep squirrels from eating my plant? It looks awful.
This article has some suggestions that might help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/get-rid-squirrels.htm
What brand is a good high phosphorus, water soluble fertilizer for my Mandevilla plant?
I would recommend that you look for 'bloom booster' fertilizers. These fertilizers are higher in phosphorus (middle NPK number), which will help the plants have more blossoms. Miracle-Gro Bloom Booster is a popular one. Follow the directions on the product you purchased, as they each have different recommendations.
My newly purchased hanging Mandevilla plant is turning yellow and has some spots on it. What is the problem and what can I do about it?
There are a number of reasons why the leaves may turn yellow. One might be overwatering. Too much water causes yellowing of the leaves and mandevilla do not like overly wet feet. Another possibility could be too little water. If this is the case, the yellow leaves would be curling up as well. Mandevilla favor humid conditions. If your plant is exposed to the sun, the soil may be too hot. Try misting/spraying the leaves with water in the mornings and keep the soil moist (NOT wet). Mealy bugs can occasionally affect these plants, causing them to become weak and leading to yellow foliage. Finally, plant stress due to a change in location, temp., etc. can lead to yellow leaves. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/yellow-leaves-on-mandevilla.htm
My mandevilla's premature blooms are falling off. It is in a container on my balcony. The temp has been below 50 for 4-5 nights. I keep the soil moist but not soaked. What am I doing wrong?
It sounds like it has thrips. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/controlling-thrips.htm
Is the Mandevilla poisonous to cats?
It is considered in the list of poisonous plants, but allegedly its toxicity is very low, and no severe symptoms would result from ingesting it. However, to be on the safe side, I would try to keep the cat from going near it, though these animals normally won't bother the vine. Here is an article with toxic plants for cats that may be helpful to you as well: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-toxic-to-cats.htm
I brought my Mandevilla home a week or so ago and it was full of leaves and blossoms. Now all the leaves have dropped off. What could be the problem?
Mandevilla plants favor humid conditions. If your plant is exposed to the sun, the soil may be too hot. Try misting/spraying the leaves with water in the mornings and keep the soil moist (NOT wet). You may also want to consider moving your plant (if possible) to an area that doesn't receive direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/mandevilla/mandevilla-plant.htm