Fifty years ago, a dedicated amateur made the first controlled crosses of these fragrant tropicals. Richard A. Criley & Jim Little Published April 01, 1991 Plumerias, which are native to the semideciduous forests of southern Mexico and south into Panama, were described as early as 1522 in the Badianus Manuscripts by Francisco de Mendoza, a…
Whether you plan on growing plumeria for pleasure or profit, you should know growing from seeds is a major commitment that grows bigger and bigger every year. Growing a plumeria from seed is the only way to produce a new cultivar. Typically it will take a plumeria 2-3 years to bloom and sometimes much longer….
About Potting Soil for Plumeria Low-quality or substandard potting media is a major source of problems with plumeria grown in containers (and, really, any container-grown plants). Plumerias that are potted in substandard or old decomposed potting soil are weaker than healthy plants, so they’re more likely to drop leaves, turn yellow, attract pests and just…
Soil and Soil Mixes Garden soil is great for growing Plumeria in the ground but when it comes to growing Plumeria in containers, it needs to be amended to improve drainage and adjust its ability to maintain moisture. Also, you will need to make sure the pH is correct for plumeria. You will still need…
A Guide for Growing Plumeria From Seed by Tex Norwood This guide shares the basic methods I use for growing plumeria from seed, caring for seedlings, and the products I use. I hope this guide helps you with your seed goals for the year. There are many proven methods to growing plumeria from seed and…
The Difference Between Cutting, Rooted and Grafted Plumeria When looking for plumeria it helps to know what to look for and what to expect if you are getting a plumeria cutting, a rooted Plumeria, or a grafted Plumeria. A Plumeria Cutting is a tip of a branch cut from a donor plumeria, usually about 10″-18″…
Why and How to Use Vitazyme Vitazyme is a liquid concentrate microbially synthesized from plant materials and then stabilized for long life. Powerful but natural biostimulants contained in the material greatly benefit plant growth and soil conditions to boost growth and profits for the grower. Vitazyme is non-toxic. It is organic, safe, and sustainable and has…
Why Use Vitazyme Vitazyme is a liquid concentrate microbially synthesized from plant materials and then stabilized for long life. Powerful but natural biostimulants contained in the material greatly benefit plant growth and soil conditions to boost growth and profits for the grower. Vitazyme is non-toxic. It is organic, safe, and sustainable and has an array of…
Why Use Carl Pool Root Activator Carl Pool Root Activator is a 100% natural product that safely promotes the regeneration of roots through increased elongation rates. Root Activator stimulates fast root growth, reduces transplant shock, and hastens plant establishment. Use on all newly planted or transplanted plants and soil, and any time additional root growth…
Rooting Cutting, is there a right way? Is rooting in water the best way for Plumeria? Although people have been rooting plumeria in water with some success, this is not the best way to root your plumeria. The roots that form in water are not the same as roots that form in the soil. They are fragile…
