Mike Atkinson

Plumeria 101

Save the inflos!!

Mike Atkinson 10 years ago

Inflo is short for inflorescence, or the plumeria’s flower stalk. (See photo right.) Besides producing flowers, the inflo also serves to split the growing branch.... Read More

A late-season tip 1 min read

A late-season tip

Mike Atkinson 10 years ago

No, I’m not eating that bloom! I learned this trick from my wife. When you’re trying to enjoy your late-season blooms, many times the cold temps... Read More

Let it rain! 1 min read

Let it rain!

Mike Atkinson 10 years ago

In southern California there’s a good chance of getting our first rain this weekend! (Very needed in our drought-ravaged region.) I learned from Mike at... Read More

Low temps are important 2 min read

Low temps are important

Mike Atkinson 10 years ago

I find that most plumeria growers are fixated on weather. We know how much it affects the growth and health of our babies. But I... Read More

Photography tips 2 min read

Photography tips

Mike Atkinson 10 years ago

Whether you take plumeria photos with a phone, point & shoot, or SLR, these principles will improve their AHHHH factor. But first, let me state... Read More

Name Change Notice: Pink Ruffle 1 min read

Name Change Notice: Pink Ruffle

Mike Atkinson 10 years ago

If you’ve ever purchased Pink Ruffle, the seedling from Carl & Joy Herzog in San Diego, then please know that they changed the name when... Read More

Winterizing your plumerias 1 min read

Winterizing your plumerias

Mike Atkinson 10 years ago

I recently gave this presentation to the South Coast Plumeria Society in Anaheim. I was tasked with addressing the challenges of winter, but decided to... Read More

Chicago Tribune article on plumerias & societies 1 min read