Save the inflos!!
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.
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Mike Atkinson
Stories and observations contributed to the Plumeria Care community.
A late-season tip
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
Let it rain!
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
Low temps are important
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
Photography tips
Whether you take plumeria photos with a phone, point & shoot, or SLR, these principles will improve their AHHHH factor. But first, let me state
Name Change Notice: Pink Ruffle
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
Winterizing your plumerias
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
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
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