Container Growing

Re-potting Plumerias 1 min read

• Container Growing
• Fertilizing
• Plumeria 101

Re-potting Plumerias

Mike Atkinson 9 years ago

I like to re-pot my potted plumerias once they wake up late winter or early spring. Potting soil loses its nutrients over time, so it’s... Read More

Early-Season Feeding Regimen 4 min read

• Container Growing
• Fertilizing
• Ground Growing
• Plumeria 101
• Winter Care

Early-Season Feeding Regimen

Mike Atkinson 9 years ago

I’m a big believer in starting to feed my plumerias toward late winter. Even if the plants aren’t awake yet, I want to feed the... Read More

A thorough overview of plumerias 1 min read

• Container Growing
• Cuttings
• Diseases & Insects
• Fertilizing
• Grafting
• Ground Growing
• Plumeria 101
• Pruning
• Rooting
• Seeds and Seedlings
• Watering
• Winter Care

A thorough overview of plumerias

Rosemary Miller 9 years ago

This is a PowerPoint presentation I did for the Jefferson Co. Master Gardeners and visitors. I tried to cover all the important issues facing plumeria... Read More

Best Tip: Writing on your Pots 1 min read

• Container Growing
• Plumeria 101

Best Tip: Writing on your Pots

Dale Howell 9 years ago

The best product I have found for writing on my pots is a Sharpie Oil-Based Paint Pen. You can buy them at Michael’s Craft Stores,... Read More

A late-season tip 1 min read

• Container Growing
• Cultivar Info
• Fun Stuff
• Greenhouse Growing
• Ground Growing
• Plumeria 101

A late-season tip

Mike Atkinson 9 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

Plumerias in Southeast Texas: A Story of Addiction 9 min read

• Container Growing
• Cultivar Info
• Fertilizing
• Fun Stuff
• Greenhouse Growing
• History

Plumerias in Southeast Texas: A Story of Addiction

Rosemary Miller 9 years ago

In the spring of 2000 my husband, Fred, and I were enjoying an afternoon of shopping at a local flea market that is held the... Read More

Transporting a large plant … oops 1 min read

• Container Growing
• Fun Stuff

Transporting a large plant … oops

Plumeria Care 9 years ago

Plans for moving a large potted and blooming Jeannie Moragne. I tell Andy to bring a pickup truck. He brings his wife’s new passenger car.... Read More

Low temps are important 2 min read

• Container Growing
• Greenhouse Growing
• Ground Growing
• Winter Care

Low temps are important

Mike Atkinson 9 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

Winterizing your plumerias 1 min read

• Container Growing
• Cuttings
• Fertilizing
• Ground Growing
• Watering
• Winter Care

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

My Late Season Plumeria Cocktail 2 min read

• Container Growing
• Fertilizing
• Ground Growing
• Winter Care

My Late Season Plumeria Cocktail

Mike Atkinson 10 years ago

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... Read More