I hope I still have some plumes after the wrath of michael lost my brand new gh and by the time I was able to close in the potting shed we had already had some really cold weather. So far what I was able to move in there is not looking good at all. Perhaps one or two of the cuttings I took will do something. We shall see. Silver lining...if no one makes it at least I'm safe and sound in my own home rather then a tent or FEMA trailer so all is well.
Each cloud has a silver lineing if only you look for it.
It was just a cheap one I found on Amazon to get me through this winter so no real loss except for no gh to overwinter plants. Michael's better idea wasn't in my opinion.lol
Each cloud has a silver lineing if only you look for it.
Name: tarev San Joaquin County, CA (Zone 9b) Give PEACE a chance!
My Plumies were left outdoors this winter, and it was the cold rain that did the damage. But I am glad the main trunk of the plant is holding well. Only the branches had significant cold damage. I am not trimming any part yet. will wait for much more warmer, drier weather. At least it seemed to have callused the rotting part. Trunk stayed firm, no soft mushy parts. Right now we are back to this winter-like cold/wet conditions. Another batch of rains for next week, but it looks promising, after that it is all sunshine, dry, and April is coming about.
Looking at our long term forecast I am planning on moving some things out end of next week including plumeria. Maybe this is a little too cautious but they are too much trouble to move twice.
Things continue to pop into bloom. Here are Whirlwind which gets much more orange with more heat, and an unknown labeled 'Orange Rainbow from Hawaii' (edited to add: in reverse order)
The resilience of plumeria is shown in this picture: this tree ('Carter # 2') was heavily damaged in Hurricane Irma as can be seen on the right (now sprouting small new branches). The undamaged tips are giving me a great bloom show!
Name: John Fort Lauderdale, FL (Zone 10b) Plumeria Newbie
Hello everyone,
The plumeria tree that Hetty had given me some advice on not sure if you remember it Hetty.
It had every single tip rotted.
I trimmed every tip back to firm wood a while back.
I was out gardening yesterday and there are leaves emerging about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch behind every cut.
I think this may have saved the tree.
Fingers crossed hopefully i'm not being overly optimistic.
Stardust plumeria is my current attempt at growing a plumeria
