How I graft
There are many ways to do grafts and each has its own merits, my main graft is the slant or angle graft but I also do
The Plumeria Care journal
Stories, observations, and growing notes.
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Seed raising, the Paper Towel method
There are several ways to germinate plumeria seeds, I normally raise them in a mix in trays when doing bulk seeds but this is the method
Chicago Tribune article on plumerias & societies
Here’s a cool slice of history from the Chicago (Chicago?!) Tribune in 2003: A passion for plumeria inspires hobby clubs
An easy seed propagation set up
Growing plumeria seeds in the colder months is becoming more popular these days as it gives us something to do with plumies over winter. In
Do You Have Mealybugs?
Do you see white or light yellow spots along the center stem of your leaf? Do you see a curled or deformed leaf? If you
The ugliest graft in history
I did this graft last year after about 4 months of learning grafting. This one did not go well. As you can see, there is
Remembrance: Jim Clark
Jim Clark of Fallbrook, CA (in San Diego’s north county) was a very famous and much respected plumeria enthusiast and a dear friend of mine.
My Late Season Plumeria Cocktail
I usually feed my plants this mix in early November before the plants go to sleep. I don’t use any chemical fertilizer after September; only the
Growing Plumerias
Although there are general do’s and dont’s with plumeria, I recommend that growers continually try to experiment with what they do with their own trees
Using Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2) with plumeria
Hydrogen Peroxide can be very beneficial in plumeria growing, especially with seeds and seedlings. I have been using it now for quite a number of
Winter Care in a Mild Climate
From their native, tropical habitat, plumerias have adapted well in many diverse climates throughout much of the world where admirers/worshipers have adopted and taken them. However,