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Oct 18, 2014 10:27 PM CST
Name: tarev
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Oh...yeah I heard there are some Plumeria types that are not quick to bloom.

The one I have seems an easy one, Plumeria 'Celadine'...it is still in bloom right now, though sporadic, must be the fluctuating temps, but it sure is a vigorous grower, lots of leaves and grew twice in height, and from a single tip now into 3 tips this year. At least it bloomed even in a container, and with such limited light. The blooms came in late September, I thought I will not see a lot of action bloom-wise with such a small window of time left before the cooler temps arrive in Fall. The awkward position of my garden can only accord it at the most 3 to 4 hours of light, not even continuous direct sun, but it managed. It did take me 3 attempts/3 years to finally get it right, almost gave up on plumeies really. I have to go against common instructions of not watering a lot..I figured with our 6 months rainless area, very low humidity and intense summer heat, it will appreciate more to daily watering during summer. And it certainly did!

I have one other Plumie that did not bloom, just leaves also, and did not grow any taller either, may have to adjust next season its container size.

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