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Why are the leaves on my plumeria turning yellow? View answer
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What do plumeria smell like? View answer
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Freezing is really bad for your plumeria, but frost can do some severe damage also. One method we use is to turn the sprinklers on before sunrise and allow them to run until the frost has gone our cars. Frost damage occurs on plumeria leaves, branch tips and blooms when the sun hits the ice crystals. The following list are some meteorological conditions that can lead to frost conditions: Clear skies lead to rad Read more
How often should I water my potted plumeria? View answer
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How much sun do Plumeria need? View answer
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Dormancy, state of reduced metabolic activity adopted by many organisms under conditions of environmental stress or, often, as in winter, when such stressful conditions are likely to appear. In plant physiology, dormancy is a period of arrested plant growth. It is a survival strategy exhibited by many plant species, which enables them to survive in climates where part of the year is unsuitable for growth, such Read more
Propagation by cuttings is the most commonly used method to propagate plumeria, a cutting will produce an exact clone of the parent plant. Normally plumeria cuttings are quite easy to root if done in the Spring and Summer. All plumeria cuttings will root under perfect conditions, some take longer than others. Do your research so you are aware of the hard to root cultivars. Some hybrid plumeria can be more difficult t Read more
What size and type of pot works best for planting plumeria? View answer
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Graft Plumeria to reproduce an existing Plumeria cuttings (scions) that are make from know cultivars. The cuttings can be rooted and allowed to develop a root system over a several months or grafted onto an existing Plumeria (usually a plumeria seedling) that already has a mature root system. The graft will heal in about 3 weeks. A mature roots system will produce mature blooms. Plumeria are easy to root and roots Read more
How do I care for my Plumeria? View answer
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What are the pest that attack plumeria?
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How long does it take for a plumeria to bloom? View answer
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The Plumeria and Frangipani Flower: It’s Meanings & Symbolism Few tropical flowers are as delicate and pure looking as the Plumeria. Also commonly known as frangipani, this flower is native to South America and the Caribbean Islands. Even if you do not live in a climate zone warm enough for growing your own Plumeria outside year around, you can grow them in pots and protect from frost and winter cold. Ev Read more
How long does it take a plumeria grown from seed to bloom? View answer
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Can I use cinnamon as a rooting hormone? View answer
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Are there any Plumeria Societies? View answer
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What other names are the Plumeria know as? View answer
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