We have plumeria in our yard 5 Plants have full leaves and are flowering, 3 seem to have a problem, that I cannot explain. Enclosed photos will show what is happening. hopefully you can help with a solution. thank you
I suspect your plumarias are experiencing fasciation. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/fasciation-in-flowers.htm
My wife had foot surgery and it's pretty much stuck in the house. I'm trying to take care of her garden. Hibiscus doing ok but some plumeria look strange to me. Anything I should be concerned with or do? Thanks
I see a pest invasion, looks like scale or possibly spider mites, but I don't see any webs. If you have some Neem oil, spray the leaves with it, following the directions on the container. Insecticidal soap will help, if you don't have Neem oil.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/pest-control-for-plumerias.htm
Good morning, I have a Plumeria that is about to bloom for the first time in 5 years. I live in Zone 5 which means it is time to bring it inside to begin dormancy. Should I bring it in and put it under grow lights? I don't want to lose the blooms. Thank you.
Plumerias should be protected when ambient temperatures are approaching the 40°F degree mark or so. They can be moved to any location where temperatures will remain warmer than that. However, the shorter days will result in less chlorophyll production and foliage will start to fall unless steps are taken. Plumerias will usually grow and flower under fluorescent tubes or energy saving bulbs, as well as under LED lamps.
My plumeria is doing fine, I was just wondering if I can get new branches,
You can try cutting the stalk in half - and rooting the top portion. The bottom stalk should resprout with multiple branches, however, there are no guarantees. Also, when it blooms, branching should occur.
Is it getting full sun? If so, it may bloom soon.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/growing-plumeria-cuttings.htm
My Plumeria is 18 years old and is essentially a 4 foot stick. It is currently blooming for its third time in its life. This is because I am always hesitant to put it in a new pot for fear I will kill it but since it became overwatered I was forced to pull it out, clean the dirt off the root ball and put it in new soil. A local nursery guided me to pull the plant out, take as much of the wet dirt off of the roots as possible and put it in Gary‘s top pot soil. I added a small amount of pearlite. I just talked to them again today because it’s dropping its leaves and that person told me I shouldn’t have put it in the top pot soil And that perhaps it is in too much of direct sunlight for a plant that was just potted while blooming and might be in a little shock and that’s why it’s dropping its leaves. And I should still wait about 10 days from putting it to water it. 🤷🏻♀️ So, with all of that background, (thank you for reading), am I missing anything here? Anything I should be doing or not doing or keep in mind?
I can sympathize. I, too, have gone through all the trials and tribulations of growing Plumaria. Does yours ever get outside? It could be outside most of the year there. If you can add more perlite, I think it would help. Work it into the top without disturbing the roots. You can add it to the top if you can't work it in. Then it will work its way down over time. The soil needs to be very well draining, then if you overwater, it will just run out.
Next spring, I suggest cutting off about 12 inches and rooting that. Then the bottom part should branch out. Do you read or belong to any of the Plumeria societies? They have good care information. So do the plumeria groups on Facebook.
https://southerncaliforniaplumeriasociety.com/
https://southerncaliforniaplumeriasociety.com/care/basic-care/rooting-cuttings/pot-rooting/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria
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.
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
ad everything about I could but it doesn’t tell me anything about seed.
The green pods will take about ¾ of a year or more to mature while still attached to the tree. As they approach maturity, the pods may color change and turn brown/black and also may shrivel/dry out. Once mature, the pods will open down one side. You can collect the seeds using cheesecloth or a panty hose leg. If the pods fall down prematurely, they may not be mature enough although some people still try to hang them to dry in sunny conditions though I am not sure if that is ever successful (or what percentage of the seeds becomes viable). In those cases, you may need to see if the seeds are viable: some people place the seeds in water for a fewl hours to see if any viable ones sink. Viable ones should have a plant embryo (the thick end of the seed opposite the papery end) that is starting to swell. Then, soak dry seeds overnight. Put the seeds in a well-drained, sterile potting mix, embryo side down and barely cover the seeds. Wait about two weeks(?) for the seeds to germinate. You can also go to Facebook, search for the DFW Plumeria lovers Group and join the group.