i guess more feeder roots near the surface.

That makes sense. I've been looking everywhere for pots that are shorter and wider but they're not easy to find, and those that are low often narrow again at the top so you'd have to cut your root ball out to re-pot.

It's been so warm out except for a couple nights in the low 40's (maybe 38 at the lowest) that I could've left all my plumies out all this time. Gonna get up to the 80's again this weekend.

Barbra, hope your shoulder is doing much better this week!

Thanks Jen, I just got back from therapy and I feel great. Gary will close in the carport with plastic and hang the lights this weekend. I will go down when we get a freeze warning and have them moved inside. Just to let you know the pots I got with the wide rim at the top. I got them for 90% off at Lowes. I noticed the blue pots on the very top shelf were very dusty, the beige ones on the lower level were not. They were the same pots but diffrent colors. I had the man get me one of the blue ones, took it and the beige one to the register, for a price check. The blue pots were marked down 90% the beige ones were regular price. I bought all 12 of the blue ones. I have found alot of stuff at Lowes that way. Of course I do not have a little one to chase around and have tons of time since I am retired. Barbra

my plants are still enjoying the outdoors I have plans to move them in this weekend

Great info Barbra.
I'll have to be on the look out for those pots and give it a try.
I also plan to plunge pots this next year too.
Lonnie

I'm a believer in the squat pot method. They are hard to find but I think its worth it.

Walley did you ever get to go to Corpus and look at those plants?

Lonnie, you will not believe the diffrence in your plants when you plunge the pots. They do not get as dry, and grow much faster. Next year most of my plants will be planted in the ground. If you can get some of that turface from John Deer supply, it really helps, and not only with plumeria. I am growning plants I never could before. Gary is going to retire Dec 14th, and put in a veg. garden at the coast. He said he is going to till bags of turface into the soil to help retain moisture. He has seen what a diffrence it has made with my plants. I can't explain, but it does works. Barbra

Hi Jen and Barbra,
I use mostly squat pots (wide and short) for my plumerias. Plumerias, both grown from cuttings and grafted on seedlings, have spreading roots and are much happier in squat pots rather than standard pots. The squat pots I use are made by Haviland and I get them through amleonard.com. They are a little pricey but that is the only place I find them. I am going to publish an article in the January Plumeria Potpourri about why we should be using squat pots instead of standard pots for plumerias with lots of pictures.

George

Hey Barbra,
take some pictures of the ones in squat pots and the ones in standard pots side by side and send me. I will include them in my article.
George

George, I will have Gary take pictures. When do you need them? I am unable to take picutres for another 2 months, we did not go down this weekend. I over worked my shoulder, and am laying on a heating pad. I do want everyone to see, the diffrence. I love how everyone shares on this forum. Barbra

Barbra,
I need them over the next two weeks. I got to submit the article by mid December. Since you cannot do it for two months do not worry about it. I got plenty of pictures of root systems that show the difference. Thanks and I hope you feel better. Get well.
George

George, thanks for the link and manufacturer tips. They do have a good selection of squat pots.

Barbra, I've been dragging the little one all over to find clearance pots, though I tell him it's so he can look at the Christmas trees ;) Hope your shoulder is improving a little every day! It's wonderful that your husband is retiring soon--congratulations!

George I am sorry, the earliest I can have the pictures taken will be 12-14th. I cannot lift my left arm, so Gary has to take the pictures. He did not go down this weekend as planned, he stayed and took care of me. He is such a great husband. I don't think all those football games had anything to do with his decision. Barbra

Hi Barbra,
that will be OK. I will have the article ready and add the picture with a few sentences. E-mail me the pictures to ghadjigeorge@comcast.net. Also, give me your full name in the E-mail so I can give you credit.

Thanks,
George

My plants are officially in the garage for winter. I noticed we are going to get into the 30s by sunday or monday. No I never checked out those plants. I figured I would wait.

George we are going to drive down tomorrow, I will get the pictures for you Saturday, and send them to you on Sunday when we get back. I have not been down since Nov 25th. All my plants are sitting in front of the carpot, I hope there still there when we get there. Barbra

Thanks Barbra