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
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
How do you get a ‘National Collection’?
I had become a volunteer at the Naples Botanical Garden from the first month that we moved to Florida full-time, which was in the summer
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
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 first plumeria
Bud Guillot has discovered many famous varieties over his decades of plumeria experience, Wildfire, California Sally, San Miguel, and more. But his first was Guillot’s
The Moragne Plumerias
Here’s a great article on Bill Moragne’s famous first attempt at manual pollination (1953). What’s your fave Moragne? (Jeannie Moragne in above photo.)
The Graft Master
Ampol Orrungroj is credited with grafting the first plumeria in the US in the early ’90’s. When the PSA heard about it, they asked Ken
Plumerias On the Move
By Luc R. Vannoorbeeck A flowering tree made famous the world over for its beautiful leis of Hawaii is on the move. From its birthplace
The Classic Celadine
People often use the unfortunate word “common” for Celadine (aka Hawaiian Yellow, Hawaiian Lei). I prefer “classic.” In the plumeria world, it is one of