New plumeria seedlings need roots, warmth, light, and air before they need much fertilizer. Fertilizer can help a healthy seedling grow, but it will not fix a cold, wet, poorly rooted seedling. I prefer to start gently and increase feeding only after the seedling is actively growing. When I Start Feeding I do not rush … Read more
Seedling records do not have to be fancy, but they do need to be consistent. I use a spreadsheet for each group of seedlings, with one line for each seed or seedling. The goal is simple: months or years later, I want to know where the seed came from, when it was planted, how it … Read more
My favorite way to germinate and grow plumeria seeds.After soaking I placed the Camelot seeds in FCN FlexiPlugs leaving their flags sticking out. After soaking for 4 hours, 68 out of 70 seeds passed the viability test. Usually, viable seed will soak up enough water to cause them to sink to the bottom of the … Read more
As always, we are pleased to share our experiences and technology! I’m using the Plumeria Seed Starter Kit from FCN After several years of experimenting with various media and products for germinating and growing seedlings, We, Florida Colors Nursery, decided to make them available on our site. The Florida Colors Nursery Plumeria Seed Starter Kit … Read more
Temptation aka PC33 and Super Round aka J115 Hybrid Project. Updated 9-20-2018 – Group 1: 2014 Plumeria Seed Project In 2013 I cross-pollinated Temptation aka PC33 (pod parent) and Super Round aka J115 (pollen parent). The seed pod opened the first of March 2014, the seed pod produced 28 seeds, 24 were viable. I planted … Read more
Plumeria Seeds Plumeria seed embryos typically contain two cotyledons and are grouped as dicots or dicotyledonous plants. It’s usually easy to tell which leaves are the cotyledons. As they are the first leaves the seedling produces, they will be the lowest ones on the stem, the ones to which an empty seed case often clings. They … Read more
Plumeria seeds are fun to grow and can provide you with many years of pleasure. Before you begin you should consider seed choices and the limitations of your growing environment and conditions. Something to remember, Plumeria Rubra seeds do not grow true to their parents and they will take up lots of space and attention … Read more
January 27th, 2018 Seed selection and planting, it’s time to start working on the details. My planned start date, Feb 1st is just around the corner. Here is the list of seeds, Gina, Hope, Heirloom, Jackie, Metallica, Super Round (J115), Jack’s Purple, Dwarf Singapore Pink, Mardi Gras, Aztec Gold, Waimea, Bonnie Fox, Raspberry Sundae….so far! Products … Read more
My 2018 projects are designed to determine how to speed up the growth of seeds and seedlings to the point of maturity without causing them to grow excessively tall and lanky. The goal is to grow seedlings to maturity and produce blooms as soon as possible. It is important to understand all about the Plumeria … Read more
Growing plumeria from seeds can be a rewarding and exciting way to add new cultivars to your collection. But in order to grow plumeria from seed you must know something about caring for plumeria seedlings. If you germinate you seed between wet paper towels or use other methods of germination other than planting straight in … Read more