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PLUMERIAS IN SE TEXAS
Rosemary C. Miller, BS, MSEdNederland, TX
Master Gardner, Jefferson Co., TX
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FOR THE LOVE OF PLUMERIAS
One is not enough!
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Plumieholic
An individual who is addicted to Plumerias
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Plumerias are known by many names
English Names:Pagoda Tree, Frangipani, Dead Man’s Flower, Temple Tree and Graveyard Tree
The generic name Plumeria came from the French traveler and botanist Charles Plumier (1664-1706)
Family : Apocynaceae There are 31 identified types of which the most common are acutifolia, alba and ruba
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Myths and Legends
Graveyard Tree and Dead Man’s Flower –
In the areas of the world where Plumerias are a native, such as Mexico, India and the Asian Pacific, they are often planted near cemeteries and churchyards, temples and holy places thus the names.
The Plumeria was considered unlucky when it was first introduced in 1860 to Hawaii because of its association with death. However when it was noticed how easily the plant grew new flowers from broken branches...how it flowered when there were no leaves, and thanks to its medicinal properties, it began to be more associated with life. (Source: Dr. Richard Criley & Jim Little)
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Many people associate the word “Plumeria” with the fragrance used in soaps, lotions, candles and air fresheners. The fact is, the fragrance of a Plumeria depends upon the individual cultivar and is as varied as the flowers themselves.
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'I got leid in Hawaii’
Plumerias are widely known as the “Lei Plant” Leis that are made from Plumeria are called Melia Lei
Picture courtesy of Alan Bunch
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In SE TX Plumerias provide flowers for your hair!
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Where did you get that Plumeria? California, Florida, Louisiana and Texas have
many Plumeria growers. Imported plants:
ThailandIndiaSingaporeAustraliaPuerto Rico
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Importing Plants
Import Permit from the USDA is required Plants must be sent with a Phytosanitary
Certificate from the country of origin Plants usually clear customs in Dallas Plants are then sent to the USDA Inspection
Station in Humble, TX to be cleared for entry into the US.
If a plant fails inspection it is usually destroyed and the importer is notified.
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The Dreaded Disposal Notice
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PLUMERIAS ARE TREES
Photo courtesy of Jim Little
A large Pudica Plumeria growing at the Jim Little Farm
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LIGHT REQUIREMENTS
PLUMERIAS PREFER FULL SUN, but they must be worked up to it gradually if they have been shaded for a long time. Even stems may sunburn when brought out from winter storage if not exposed gradually to the full sun.
6 to 8 hours of sun each day is needed for blooms
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WATER REQUIREMENTS
Plumeria stems store moisture for extended periods.
Water them well only after they have begun to dry, but be sure that all water drains away. THEY DO NOT LIKE WET FEET.
Plumerias like to be damp, not soggy, and not completely dry except in the winter.
In the winter they should be very dry in order to avoid stem rot.
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FERTILIZER Plumerias are heavy feeders. Prefer rich organic matter - compost Commercial fertilizers need to be a balanced
fertilizer. Dynamite 13-13-13 is a favorite with me.
Rosemary’s Mix - Fish Emulsion, Epson Salts, Blackstrap Molasses and left over carbonated drinks, beer, wine or liquor mixed in water.
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Feeding the Plumies
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Re-Potting and Topping Soil
Spring brings new growth and the need for larger pots.
Plants that are not re-potted are topped up with new soil. This is accomplished by removing some of the old soil and applying new soil to the pot.
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My Preferred Mix
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BLOOMS
The time required for a Plumeria to produce blooms depends on the manner in which a plant was started.
Mature plants will bloom over a long period with flowers beginning in the early spring and often they will continue blooming into the late fall.
Colors range from white to rainbows and the shape of the flowers are as varied as the plants.
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Defel
Firestorm
Stenopetala
Black Tiger
Salmon Brown
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PRUNING
Plumerias can be pruned at any time with a sharp knife. The cut should be made at an angle so the cut will not hold moisture. The plants will "bleed" their latex sap, but the bleeding usually stops in an hour or so.
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Why Prune?
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PROPAGATION
Propagation of Plumerias is achieve by one of five methods:
Seeds Rooted Cuttings Air Layering Grafting Budding
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Seeds
Plumeria seeds grow in pods which take about 9 months to mature.
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Plumeria seeds are unique in that they don’t produce a plant which is identical to the mother plant.
8 new pods formed on Boon Yen Double pod on Meteor
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Once a seed pod is mature it slowly opens and if it has not been covered with net or other materials the seeds often fall to the ground or blow away in the wind.
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Seeds are first soaked for 24 hours and then placed between two moist paper towels and inserted into a plastic Ziploc bag. The bag is then placed in a warm area with
indirect sunlight and left to germinate .
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After germinating, the seeds are now ready to be planted
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The seeds are then placed in Cactus Mix or other fast draining soils
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Once the seeds are planted they are put intothe greenhouse. These seedling were planted in
June.
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A mini greenhouse made from a 2 gallon Ziploc bag and wooden skewers
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As the seedlings grow they are then transplanted into one gallon pots. Each seedling is unique and will be known as a “seedling of”
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CuttingProduce a plant that is identical to the mother tree
•Cuttings should be at least 12 inches long• Dip the cut end in rooting hormone•Allow them to dry in a ventilated area for a few days• Plant cutting 3 to 4 inches in mixture of at least 50% Perlite and soil. Some prefer lava rock for rooting.• Bottom heat is necessary for rooting.
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Rooting Tubes
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Plumeria cuttings in rooting tubes
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Commercial Rooting Tray
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Gang Rooting
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Gang Rooting Large Cuttings
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Cuttings which have calloused and are ready to put out roots
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Rooted cutting taken from tube
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Air Layering
Cut 1” girdle and Remove strip of Bark from aroundThe branch
Wrap moist sphagnum moss that has been sprinkled with a rooting powder around the branch. Surround the girdle with plastic and tie.
When roots appear, cut below the moss and plant directlyInto a potting soil
Courtesy Jim Little
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Air Layering in Thailand
Courtesy of Luc Vannorbeeck
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Grafting
Types of grafts
1. “V” shaped grafts most common in Thailand
2. Slant “\” graft is most common in the US
3. Bud grafts
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Why Graft?
1. Rare or hard to root plants are often grafted
2. Faster than rooting a cutting3. Stronger root system4. Several plants from one cutting
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Grafting tools
Courtesy of Luc Vannorbeeck
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Grafting supplies
Courtesy of Luc Vannorbeeck
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In Thailand, bud grafting is very popular because many plants can be made from one cutting
Courtesy of Luc Vannorbeeck
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Bud graft as it matures
Courtesy of Luc Vannorbeeck
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Variegated Plumerias
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Plumeria….Head Aches
andHeart Breaks!
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Insect EnemiesWhen a Plumeria is attacked by insects it is usually because the plant is stressed.
Spider Mites White Flies Thrips Mealy Bugs Scale ( Homoptera: Coccidae )
Plumeria Borer - usually found in Hawaii
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Spider Mites
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White Flies
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Thrips
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Mealybugs
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Leaf damage caused by Mealy Bugs
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Scale
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Plumeria Borer
Courtesy of Jim Little
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Diseases
Rust Black Tip Stem Rot Powdery Mildew Leaf Spot Disease (Anthracnose)
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Rust is a common problem in areas with high humidity
Plumeria 101.com
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Rust on underside of Plumeria leaf
Plumeria 101.com
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Black Tip
Plumeria 101.com
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New growth after blacktip
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Stem Rot
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Stem Rot
Plumeria 101.com
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Stem Rot in cuttings
Plumeria 101.com
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Hurricanes and Tropical Storms
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With a little warning
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WINTER BRINGS DORMANCYAlan Bunch standing by a large dormant Plumeria tree in Hawaii
Photo courtesy of Alan Bunch
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Plumerias grown in SE TX must be stored in the winter; therefore, they are often grown in pots.
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Center Plumie Patch
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December means clipping the leaves and a move into the greenhouse for Plumerias grown in SE Texas!
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Leaving a very bare yard!
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For SE Texans who grow Plumerias in the ground, it is “dig up time”
Courtesy of Emerson Willis
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For those without a greenhouse, storage is found in other areas
Courtesy of Emerson Willis
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Courtesy of Emerson Willis
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In colder areas of the US, Plumerias are often grown under lights because of the short growing season
Courtesy of Scott LawderOverland Park, Kansas
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Next Spring it starts all over again!
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WHY THE BOTHER?
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Friends with common interests
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The PSA has sales each year in June and August
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Fred guarding my buggy!
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Buyers travel from California, Louisiana and Florida to the sale
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Florida and Louisiana buyers
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Danny Kashou of the So. CA Plumeria Society and Emerson Willis of Baytown
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International Plumeria Conference
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STAY TUNED FOLKS……..THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
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Come and visit my Plumie Patch