A lovely and highly fragrant tropical shrub, plumeria, (Plumeria spp.) is easy to grow from cuttings and a rewarding project for growing an indoor/outdoor potted plant in temperate zones.

The ideal soil pH for plumeria is 6.5 to 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral). Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball but only ...

These plants don’t require high light or frequent ... Unfortunately, many people who sell plumeria cuttings online are selling cuttings that have been laying around for a long time, so it's ...

That's why you should propagate new plants every year from cuttings. Propagation is more efficient and selective than growing from seed There are two good reasons to learn how to propagate from ...

How do I take cuttings? — J.M., Houston A: Prune the stalks back to firm, white wood to discourage rot from moving further down into the plant. The Plumeria Society of America recommends pruning ...

Plumeria is most fragrant at night to attract its primary pollinator, the nocturnal sphinx moth, yet this plant offers no nectar or nutrients for its pollinators; as the moth searches in vain for ...

Q: You mentioned plumeria in a recent ... A: Typically this time of the year, plants like Tecoma stans (trumpet flower) and bougainvillea see some leaf cutting from leafcutter bees.

or if you have a friend with a plumeria you can take a cutting off their plant (buying them lunch helps). Cuttings ordered off the internet are typically 12 to 16 inches long. Do not be surprised ...

Apart from potted plants she also sells cuttings by the bundle and seeds. Plumeria cuttings can survive for weeks and some foreign buyers prefer them because they take less space during transport ...