brittany - where in mexcio?

if it were springtime, i'd recommend more drastic measures. however, since the plumeria have leafed out, why not just transplant it like you did the other one 2 wks ago. next spring you can uproot them and trim back the root ball and add more soil. you can probably do all this now, but i figure why disturb it too much if it's already leafed out and growing well.

my nearly 7' plumeria is in a 10-gal container and grows well. i'd recommend a 5- or 7-gal container.

detrick

Ok thanks... I got the plumeria down in Rocky Point... I smuggled it over the border... It is white with yellow centers and the leaves are REALLY dark and thick and rounded... It's really pretty... I didn't disturb the rootball at all... I can trim back the rootball?? is that a good idea at some point??
Brittany

sounds like you have a singapore? check out http://www.plumeria101.com/master_gallery/singapore.html. be careful as they can be temperamental.

mine bloomed last year. the frangrance was outta this world!

the amazing thing about plumeria is that you can store them bare root during the winter. then, pot them up in spring and they'll leaf out and bloom w/o a hitch. now how many trees can do that???

detrick

Don't know what mine is yet. It seems to have made the inside to outside transition without croaking. I re-potted it today in cactus mix. The mix it was in was over 2/3 lava rock! I couldn't separate the plant from the rocks so I just set it inside the larger pot of cactus mix and cut the old pot off. I sure hope it likes it's new home.

jkochan,

i'm sure it will be happy in the new mix and outside.

i know mine are really enjoying the increase in humidity and all the rain, which is starting up again. also, i've been watering them regulary. fertilizing every now and then.

detrick

temperamental... what should I look out for?? Will I need to do anything special with them in the winter, this will be my first winter having them. It is a gorgeous plant. I do believe it is a Singapore... the flowers start to wilt just minutes after they come off of the plant... but if you put the flower in a little dish of water then they'll last for days... but the leaves look just like that... oh goody, I'm so happy that I can put a name to it... now that I know, is there anything special with a Singapore?? It's blooming right now as a matter of fact. :)
Brittany

brittany,

check out the black tip fungus link at http://www.plumeria101.com/problems.html. the sometimes occurs when it's humid and temps are below 60.

detrick

Do I really have to worry about something that happens when it is humid and below 60?? I didn't think that occurred here... but thank you for all of the information... I will definitely keep an eye open... I'll post a picture soon and you can let me know what you think about the identification...
Brittany

uhhhmmm, try late fall, winter and early spring. LOL that's when it has happened to me. but don't worry about it now. just deal with it if it happens. for now just enjoy the plumeria.

detrick

I just went outside and took photos of my Frangipani, I'll post them tomorrow... it is wonderful :)
Brittany

looking forward to seeing you pics today.

the flowas and leaves are looking nice quite refreshed after the rain. it's always neat to see them covered with water droplets.

detrick

The edges of some of the leaves are turning braown and dry. it seems to be only on the older leaves. There are new leaves comming and they look pretty healthy so far. Is the browing and curling normal aging of the leaves or a sign of something else?

the lower leaves will die off with age. sometimes older leaves will remain into the following season. no need to be concerned.

detrick