I Have A Thorn Like Growth On The Base Of My Plumeria, What Is That?

Question

I have two questions that perhaps can be answered. My plumeria has a thorn like growth on the base of the leafs and would like to know what that is. My plumeria is a curl leafe variety from Mauritius, it’s healthy and about 10 years old. As pretty and healthy as it looks unfortunately it has yet to bloom despite repoting and following suggestions on the what type use of soil should be used. I would appreciate any suggestions on what I can do to help promote bloomage.

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Answer 1

This appears to be a very small and slightly malformed leaflet. It is possible that it is lacking some nutrients. This can be tested and corrected, however. This would explain the failure to bloom, as well.

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/test-soil-for-pests-and-diseases.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/plumeria-does-not-bloom.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/how-to-fertilize-plumeria.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/growing-plumeria.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/growing-plumeria-plants-indoors.htm