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shriveled stems

15 years ago

Several of my grafted plumerias are slightly shriveled at the stop of the stems. They are firm and normally colored. I have been very sparing in watering them, but even after giving a good watering yesterday, they are still about the same. Should I do anything different or just let them come out of dormancy?

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slave2thefur
15 years ago
Don't water a dormant plant - it can rot. To bring a plumeria out of dormancy, put it in a warm sunny location. Water when the leaves are about 2" long. =^,,^= diana
Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
15 years ago
Just how dry is the rootball? If it's so dry it's shrinking, you might be better off to water just a little. Also, give it some light and make sure it's starting to get some heat. Temps in the mid-80s should get it going.
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