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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    August 22, 2016
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    Plumeria do normally lose some leaves, and it sounds like your plant still has plenty of leaves so it is probably fine. Yellowing and loss of leaves can be caused by over- or under-watering or by insect infestations so do check whether either of these could be occurring.

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    Alisma on
    August 23, 2016
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    This tree is probably not getting enough light, so it has become spindly. Can you find a way to give it more light, such as placing it near a south-facing window or giving it an extra lamp?

    Meanwhile, you can prune it back (cut off the top, leaving just a few leaves) to encourage more bushy growth instead of just one stem. Or, you can cut off the entire top section and root it to re-grow a shorter plant.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm

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

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/houseplant-troubleshooting.htm

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    Alisma on
    September 5, 2016
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    I am not sure why your plumeria didn't continue blooming during the summer. It sounds like you are following the correct steps to promote blooms. Some varieties may flower only in spring. By now, your plumeria would be done blooming in any case.

    These articles provide some advice:

    https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/galveston/weekly_Q&A/f&b_22.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/plumeria-does-not-bloom.htm

    Follow the advice in this article for pruning. Simply remove part of the two long branches to promote more bushy growth from the bottom.

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

    I do think pruning would reduce flowering next year, but it would be worth it in the long run.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 15, 2016
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    Is your plumeria receiving full sun? Plumeria enjoy as much sun as possible and need 6 hours of sun at least, preferably 10-12 hours to grow vigorously. Indoors, this can be supplemented with grow lights.

    If it is receiving plenty of sun, and you are following the other guidelines for growing plumeria found in the articles below, I am not sure what the problem is. It sounds like yours is still capable of growing, so perhaps it just needs some time.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/growing-plumeria.htm
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep489

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 23, 2016
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    If the weather is beginning to turn cooler in your area, this could be the cause. Plumeria naturally goes dormant during winters, even in quite warm regions, and its leaves will gradually yellow and fall off.

    Other possible causes include overwatering or poorly-draining soil in its pot, or a mild infestation of spider mites:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 3, 2016
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    Alisma on
    October 10, 2016
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    Certain staking methods promote strong trunk development, while other methods can actually weaken the trunk. See the diagrams in these articles about proper staking and guying techniques. If the stake with your tree doesn't look like any of the diagrams (especially if the stake is placed right against the trunk, or if it is attached so that the trunk cannot naturally move with the wind) it is probably doing more harm than good.

    If so, change your method to one of the proper staking/guying methods shown, and your tree should begin to strengthen. Then, remove the stake as soon as the tree can stand on its own.

    http://www.myminnesotawoods.umn.edu/2008/12/staking-and-guying-trees-best-materials-and-technique/
    https://www2.tntech.edu/tlcfortrees/mulching_staking.htm

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