In April of 2017 I brought home (to Washington State) a stick that I suffered over for quite a few months... but thanks to Dutchlady1 and this forum my plumeria pulled through and thrived all summer (actually when I finally did what was recommended on forum.... finally in mid-June (our temp mid 80s and int 90s) I put Plumeria out side (sun in the morning/out of direct sun in afternoon) and ignore it most of the time.... what happened it rooted, sprouted leaves and was amazing. So I followed recommendations about watering and fertilizer. Then summer turned to fall and I began to worry about the drop in temps, wind and rainy weather so I brought it indoors and instead of checking in with the forum, I put it in a back bedroom and ignored it. When I checked on it about 3 weeks later it had already started to shrivel quite a bit ... so I watered it.... mistake and then the end came quickly... I still kick myself for being so irresponsible when I brought it indoors, especially after how much pain and suffering I (and the forum) went through getting it to grow (several members gave it no chance to survive verdict). My son & wife went to Hawaii this past spring and they brought me 2 sticks, sadly both were shriveled up. they didn't know anything about the plants so I can't fault them but shame on the person who sold them (well over $50). I felt bad for my son & daughter-in-law since they had spent the money and were taken advantage of. So I'm not sure if or when I will have an opportunity to try my hand with plumerias again, at least getting back to where they are grown. Any advice about mail order?
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