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 ...

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 ...

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.

As we were bringing our plumerias inside for the winter we noticed the older plant had two purple pods ... To sow, allow plumeria seed pods, or follicles, to ripen on the tree.

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 ...

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 ...

You can grow plumeria from a 12”-inch cutting, but a minimum of 14-inches to 18-inches is better. Before planting, let it sit in a dry spot for two weeks until it forms a callous. Rooting ...