Hi mike!!! Looks like it could be something happening.. It's either a false inflo, meaning a new stem forming, or its a real inflo!! I think we need a better close up to confirm, but it sure looks good to me!! :-)

Laura

Plume and Laura, thanks so much. Attached are two of the closest I could get. Also, Happy Birthday, Laura.

Looks positive, you'll know soon enough!

Good luck

I am cautiously optimistic. After nursing this white Hawaiian for three years, I was expecting that once an inflo got started it would bloom quicker than this. First saw this on 6/27, and this is what it looks like now. I cannot wait to introduce my first flower to everyone on this board; all of whom have provided so much information and help.

Does it look like an inflo now?

Ohhhh. Yes!!

Congratulations Mike!!!

It sure looks nice and healthy to me!! Great job!!

I can't wait to see your new blooms too!!

Please post so we can see and admire!!!

Take care,

Laura

Laura, as always thanks so much for your positive outlook on everything plumeria. It's like watching a pot boil. I'm even thinking about the thing when I'm out of town on business, which is most all the time. Can't wait to ask the question, can anyone tell me what the variety is? Best.

Laura, can't figure out Houzz yet. It's me, Mike from Annapolis, not my wife.

Whoop! Whoop! Inflo on its way! Yes, they do take a while to develop and do test our patience each time. As soon as I see an inflo I think 'OK, at least six more weeks until that blooms', and then I just take a chill pill and relax.

So give it time and enjoy the process. Now you know why we go out and hunt for inflos every night.

Hi Mike!!

You are so right, I think about my trees when I'm out of town and go right to them when I get home! I love the changes I can see in just four days!! This is such a great pleasure to see our beauties grow like this..

Thank you for your kinds comments.. :-)

I can't wait to see... Keep us updated!!

Dave is right.. I go outside every night when I'm home and check on my trees too. It's not that I haven't looked at them during the day... ;-)

We all understand.. Lol. That's what makes this group soecial

Have a great night!!

Laura

Dave and Laura,

Thanks for the support. Will post photos once they begin to bloom and maybe we can tell what they are. The "stick in the bag" said white plumeria so I have no idea what it will look like once it blooms, but absolutely cannot wait. Getting a bit ahead of myself, but I remember Laura about a year or two ago you posting a great photo series about re-potting. The six inch stick is now about thirty inches and I'm protecting it from tipping over. After it blooms I would think re-potting should take place next spring, but of course I'm fearful of damaging roots.

Dave, thanks very much. Whoop, whoop back to you too, Brah.

Hi Mike!!

No worries or fears.. You are going to " pot up ". That meaning, just take your tree from the small container and place it in a larger container with more soil on the bottom and around the sides.. It's simple, so don't even give it another thought. It will love it.. You won't damage any roots but if you do, it will be fine. I'm sure the root ball is tight.. We can look at it next spring... You are probably thinking of me root pruning my tree? That was a bigger process than just potting up to a larger size. (I cut back roots)

We will be here if you need any help..

Have a great night!!

laura

Houzzah! So THAT'S what an inflo looks like, can't wait to see your long awaited blooms, hoping to see an inflo on my vigorously growing Plumie soon, I don't even know what color to expect! Granted, I may be a few years out, this baby has roots growing out the bottom of its pot, I just started giving it the appropriate blooming food. Thank you for sharing the growth process, hope your blooms linger!

Irene,

4-1/2 weeks later I'm getting closer.

Best, Mike

Looking good Mike! Only a few days to go!

Mike, you are going to have Many blooms! Congratulations!

Now I don't feel silly, checking my plumeria's every day to see if any tips are heading for inflos... I was out for past 3 days, came home and noticed big inflo grow tip on my 'tahitian sunset' for first time. Do I expect it to bloom this summer .. don't know.. I will post a pic soon on it.