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Sep 9, 2015 8:23 AM CST
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Name: david sevitt
jerusalem israel
i just bumped into two plumeria seed pods on a low tree....
is it posible to get some help on how to grow?
when do i know for a start that the seeds are ready?
we soon will be in autumn.....
should i wait for spring for the whole process?
etc. etc.
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Sep 9, 2015 9:21 AM CST

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Make sure the pods are ripe; they stay on the tree for 9 months, through the dormant season.
A ripe pod will start to dry out and crack. Then the seeds can be easily taken out.
I put them in vermiculite or just some well draining soil and mist several times a day.

If you have ripe seeds you can start them any time.
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Sep 11, 2015 10:21 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: david sevitt
jerusalem israel
thanks for your advice.....why is it so rare to find seed pods on plumeria trees?is it a matter of age?
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Sep 12, 2015 5:37 AM CST

Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
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Nothing to do with age. It's all about the pollinators. The type of Plumeria makes a difference too. Some are great pod setters and others will never give you pods. Shrug!
Here is an example of a great seed setter ( a Plumeria obtusa type):
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Sep 12, 2015 12:07 PM CST
Name: Gigi AdeniumPlumeria
Florida (Zone 9b)
Adeniums Roses Plumerias Orchids Miniature Gardening Hibiscus
Region: Florida Container Gardener Garden Photography Cactus and Succulents Butterflies Garden Ideas: Level 1
Wow that's a lot of seedpods. Is this your plumeria Hetty?
©by Gigi Adenium Plumeria "Gardening is my favorite pastime. I grow whatever plant that catches my attention. I also enjoy hand pollinating desert roses.”
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Sep 12, 2015 12:56 PM CST

Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
Region: Florida Cat Lover Garden Sages Cactus and Succulents Tropicals Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
At the Naples Botanical Garden. So yes Green Grin!
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Sep 12, 2015 12:57 PM CST
Name: KadieD
Oceania, Mariana Islands (Zone 11b)
Wet Tropical AHS Zone 12
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Hilarious! Hilarious! Hilarious!
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Sep 12, 2015 1:20 PM CST
San Diego (Zone 10a)
Region: California Plumerias Roses
WOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWW
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Sep 12, 2015 1:40 PM CST
Name: KadieD
Oceania, Mariana Islands (Zone 11b)
Wet Tropical AHS Zone 12
Adeniums Tropicals Morning Glories Container Gardener Seed Starter Garden Ideas: Level 1
Dog Lover Cat Lover Bee Lover Vegetable Grower Butterflies Permaculture
Hetty, forgive me that I laughed. I thought you named your private collection Naples Botanical Garden and was thinking of naming my collection "KD's Botanical Garden."

Forgive me if I'm wrong again...you have plumerias growing at the said garden?
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Sep 12, 2015 1:43 PM CST
San Diego (Zone 10a)
Region: California Plumerias Roses
@KD did you google Naples botanical garden? Lol
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Sep 12, 2015 1:44 PM CST

Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
Region: Florida Cat Lover Garden Sages Cactus and Succulents Tropicals Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
I think naming your collection KD's Botanical Garden would be perfectly acceptable.

However, I am the curator (and founder) of the National Plumeria Collection at Naples Botanical Garden which is why I feel proprietary about it Whistling

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Sep 12, 2015 1:50 PM CST
San Diego (Zone 10a)
Region: California Plumerias Roses
The One And Only Hetty Ford!! I tip my hat to you.
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Sep 12, 2015 1:52 PM CST
Name: KadieD
Oceania, Mariana Islands (Zone 11b)
Wet Tropical AHS Zone 12
Adeniums Tropicals Morning Glories Container Gardener Seed Starter Garden Ideas: Level 1
Dog Lover Cat Lover Bee Lover Vegetable Grower Butterflies Permaculture
I tip my hat to you. Thumbs up
Now I know...quite impressive...proud for you! Smiling
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Sep 12, 2015 2:09 PM CST

Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
Region: Florida Cat Lover Garden Sages Cactus and Succulents Tropicals Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
Thank You! *Blush*
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Sep 12, 2015 3:46 PM CST
Name: Gigi AdeniumPlumeria
Florida (Zone 9b)
Adeniums Roses Plumerias Orchids Miniature Gardening Hibiscus
Region: Florida Container Gardener Garden Photography Cactus and Succulents Butterflies Garden Ideas: Level 1
Thumbs up
©by Gigi Adenium Plumeria "Gardening is my favorite pastime. I grow whatever plant that catches my attention. I also enjoy hand pollinating desert roses.”
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Sep 18, 2015 4:49 PM CST
Name: David Laderoute
Zone 5B/6 - NW MO (Zone 5b)
Ignoring Zones altogether
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@Dutchlady1 - Well Hetty, now I am overwhelmingly impressed. Before I was sincerely impressed. Hurray! Hurray!
Seeking Feng Shui with my plants since 1976
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Sep 18, 2015 6:20 PM CST

Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
Region: Florida Cat Lover Garden Sages Cactus and Succulents Tropicals Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle
*Blush* Smiling
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Dec 27, 2016 2:54 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: david sevitt
jerusalem israel
is the sap of a plumeria dangerous for cats?
and lillies of all types?
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