I was working out in the garden this weekend and had a few Bromeliads to mount into the trees. I mounted 2 with a small amount of sphagnum moss in a tall Plumeria. Today I got to thinking this may not be good for the Plumeria, having the sphagnum moss holding moisture to the limbs of the Plumeria. Any thoughts?

They'll be fine, and I love the look!

Hetty, You are the Plumeria expert and now I will not worry.

Dutchlady1 said:They'll be fine, and I love the look!

Love your tropicals!

Thanks for the god idea, @ScottTi! I have wanted to mount some broms but never knew what I would do in our rare freezes. The plumeria will always be protected in the GH for winter. And therefore, so will the broms! Good idea! Now to figure out what I want to tie up there???

@Scotti I have been thinking about broms attached to plumeria ever since I saw and admired yours. I have a few Broms in my shady garden but not sure they will take the full sun the plumies need. What types of broms take full sun?? And since I am new to mounting broms at all, perhaps you can give me a few pointers?

@ShadyGreenThumb - there is a 'Bromeliad' thread in the 'Tropicals' forum. It might be better to direct your question there...

Cheryl, So far so good on growing the Broms on the Plumeria. I also liked the look and have attached more.
I used a natural jute twine for attaching, as it will rot away on its own and will not cut into the Plumeria.
Position the Brom in a fork of your Plumeria and tie the Brom securely with the twine. After securing the Brom place a wet ball of sphagnum moss and secure with the twine. I finish off with the Spanish Moss to hide the twine.
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Here is Neo 'Fireball' attached to the higher fork in the Plumeria.



Two great plants that I look forward to growing together.

Thanks for sharing that and the photos. I have plumerias and the Fireball brom so I may combine mine and give them a try in Phoenix this year.

Thanks @Scotti I am going to get busy on this project this week. I have a neoregalia that needs repotting and one that has some pups. I have added Spagnum moss and Spanish moss to my shopping list. I wish I could just find a tree here to grab some. They are everywhere out here.

@ScotTi I think I'm ready, finally. Can You please lend me some guidance in trimming my neoregalia before mounting into the crook?





And is this pup ready to trim off the mom?

Cheryl, The pups are ready to remove when they are 1/3 the size of the adult. After removing the pup don't throw the mother out as she will more than likely re pup(s).
I would make the cut here at the white line.


Also the piece that you remove below the white line can also be planted to throw pup(s).
Do not be stingy on the twine when securing the plants. I learned the hard way and the winds blew them out at first.
Here is a updated photo from this weekend...



Still do not know what I am doing wrong with my Plumeria. Every one I see around the area are in flower except for mine and I just got new opened leaves in the last week.

Thanks@ScotTi! I'll get them mounted tomorrow.And hold off awhile on the other little guy.

My plumerias are hosts of my dendrobium orchids. Here are pics from last October's blooms.

What a beautiful combo, Gigi!

Very nice Gigi! I may have to add a few Orchids also.

ScotTi said:
Still do not know what I am doing wrong with my Plumeria. Every one I see around the area are in flower except for mine and I just got new opened leaves in the last week.

I noticed buds emerging this weekend.

Spectacular combination!

All done. What did you think? Was I supposed to tie the spaghnum moss on to it?

The Plumeria has been blooming for weeks up high, and I am enjoying the colors in the mid level.