A Cultivar Name Is a Starting Point, Not Proof
A cultivar name can preserve history, connect a plant with a breeder or collection, and help growers find reference material. But a label, a seller’s
What a Plumeria Photo Can—and Cannot—Tell You
A clear photograph can reveal useful plumeria traits. It can help document flower color, petal form, leaf shape, growth habit, visible damage, and the condition
Known Plumeria Names
If you are wondering what to name that new seedling, you might want to check to see if someone is already using the name you
Let it rain! (photo tip)
Further expounding on my original article with photography tips, here are more examples of how cool blooms look when they’re wet. In southern California, fall
Look to the sky! (photo tip)
As a continuation of my plumeria photography tips, I want to expound on my previous post. One of my points was to play with angles.
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
Plumerias in Southeast Texas: A Story of Addiction
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
Identifying a plumeria
You spot this beautiful yellow plumeria blooming in your yard, you eagerly go over to check it out up-close and read the tag “Hurricane.” “WHAT!!??
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