Damping off is the seedling problem every plumeria grower should understand before planting a large batch. It is not one single disease. It is a collapse pattern caused by fungi and fungus-like pathogens that thrive when seeds or seedlings sit too wet, too cool, too crowded, or in stale air. Important: A plumeria seedling that … Read more
Historical grower notes: This page records an earlier fertilizer experiment and product routine. It is not the current baseline for new seedlings. For current guidance, see Fertilizing New Plumeria Seedlings. 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 … Read more
I started plugs and seeds soaking on 2-16-2018 and so far I’ve planted a total of 216 seeds consisting of Jackie, Metallica, Jack’s Purple, Bonnie Fox, Salmon Jack, and others. All seeds planted so far are grown hoping for new cultivars. Materials Needed: Plumeria Seeds, something to soak the seeds in, 2” x 3” Gro-Tech … Read more
Plumeria seeds are fun to grow and can provide many years of pleasure. Before you begin, decide whether your goal is to evaluate a new cultivar or to grow vigorous grafting rootstock, and consider the space and conditions you can provide. Plumeria rubra seedlings do not grow true to their parents, and each seedling may … Read more
2-2-2018 Update, Starting with the Basic Project Details. Planting seed weather in Homestead looks good enough to start my seed planting and seedling projects. The forecast says the lows are going to be around 60 and the highs around 80 for the next two weeks. This is the earliest I’ve planted plumeria seeds outdoors. They … 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
Germinating plumeria seeds is not complicated, but it rewards consistency. I want fresh seed, clear labels, warmth, clean moisture, and enough light ready for the seedlings once they stand up. The method can vary, but the basic needs stay the same. FlexiPlugs help keep moisture and air around the seed. Healthy seedlings need light and … Read more
Seed Formation Plants reproduce using eggs and sperm, just like people. However, they don’t have physical sex! Male plants release pollen, which fertilize ovaries. The fertilized ovaries develop into seeds, which can then be distributed to make new plants. As the fertilized ovaries develop, a surplus of carbohydrates and proteins are stored inside the seed. This will serve … Read more
Good quality seeds are an important starting point for strong, healthy plumeria seedlings. Obtain seeds from a trusted source or collect mature seed from a healthy pod parent. Before planting, keep containers, tools, and growing mix clean, and discard seeds that are moldy, broken, badly shriveled, or visibly damaged. Do not use hot-water or chemical … Read more