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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 6, 2017
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    Winter, and early spring are the best times to prune Plumeria. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/plumeria-pruning-info.htm

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  • Answered by
    DLarum on
    September 16, 2017
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    Plumeria yellowing leaves and leaf drop is usually a sign of too much water. Irma caused much stress on people and plants, I hope this plant's damage is all that you and yours dealt with in it's wake. The only thing to do for the plumeria is give it time to dry out and settle back in to the normal routine. Keep and eye on it for secondary fungal diseases which can affect stressed and water logged plants.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 8, 2017
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    You can prune them in winter or early spring before any flower sites would start to appear.It doesn't matter a whole lot if you prune above or below a leaf, but I do prefer to go just above the leaf, typically.

    I would apply dolomitic lime to the soil, as well, so that you can be sure your pH is correct.

    Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/plumeria-pruning-info.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 13, 2017
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    Indoor gardening is my passion, and I have an entire tropical garden to prove it. These would never grow and fruit in my area naturally. I can definitely assist you on this issue. The best light you can obtain will give you full spectrum, just as the sun would. That being said, a combination of Metal Halide, and High Pressure Sodium bulbs, and separate ballast to run each will be your best bet. That brings about heat issues as well.

    Alternatively, with the LED industry becoming more and more tuned to the indoor plant world, the technology has gotten to a point where it is quickly becoming the best lighting solution. I myself use the KIND LED fixture in 750 watts for a 5x5 space. This is by far the best way to go. But there are many ways to go about this.

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  • Answered by
    littlebickleyian on
    October 15, 2017
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    Thank you BushDoctor. Very helpful. I have found a site that sells several varieties of LED lights, which look a useful solution.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 24, 2017
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    You can if you would like, but it isn't completely necessary. There are times when you would normally prune the plant if you wanted to wait until then. If you just want to rid of the dead blooms, then it is ok to cut these off.

    Here is an article for more information on the care of these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/growing-plumeria.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 30, 2017
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    These can, actually, handle some pretty heavy pruning. You will be fine to cut back pretty hard. This article will give you much more detail: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/plumeria-pruning-info.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    December 5, 2017
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    Plumeria can be damaged by frost, so you should bring them indoors before the predicted first frost in your area. A plumeria could potentially survive in a plastic greenhouse, but it would depend on the temperatures in the greenhouse during the winter. The temperature should stay above 55 degrees for the plumeria to stay healthy, and should never drop below freezing in the greenhouse. Also make sure it doesn't get too overheated in the greenhouse (such as on sunny days in spring).

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