Water Up-take Problem

10 years ago

Hey guys,

I repotted my Plumeria 2 weeks ago (because of Thrips), now the trunk and branch's are beginning to shrivel; like it's not taking up water.

I was gentle, and it had good roots, but something's wrong.

Rob

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tgiap

10 years ago

Sounds fun! The color is lovely - the pink with yellow center. Reminds me of one of mine when it bloomed once upon a time.

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the_first_kms2
10 years ago
Does it have leaves? My assumption...you are using lights based on the foil blankets.
halocline
Original Author
10 years ago
No, this tree was fully leafed out Nov.28th when I got it.

I've defoliated and treated it twice due to Thrip damage, and isolated it to a bathroom trying to force dormancy,

but it continues to push new growth.

Although now; after just taking these last pics, I killed at least a dozen Thrip crawlers by hand.

I don't know where these things are coming from? Perhaps I should isolate it again, and give it a 70% Neem oil treatment. I thought I had gotten rid of them. (Damn!)

Rob
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halocline
Original Author
10 years ago
The 2 longest branch's are only 6 inch's long, and the tree being in a weakened state, I don't know if I could take a cutting and try to start from scratch. (Or at least have some insurance.)

Rob.
tgiap
10 years ago
Hi there, did you get a remedy on your water up take issue for your plumeria?
halocline
Original Author
10 years ago
tgiap - Yes! She finally came around, thanks for asking.

Although now, I'm having the exact same issue w/ a "JJ Gemini".

I was a little disappointed too, because the transplant process aborted the inflo. :-(

The first one recovered; and will be allowed to go dormant. however, this one is going to be kept awake all Winter. I believe I may remove some of the leaves; to lighten the load a bit.

Rob
tgiap
10 years ago
It's crushing to lose the inflow... I am happy to hear of the recovery. I hope the same for your JJ Gemini.
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halocline
Original Author
10 years ago
tgiap - Yes, it was crushing. Would have been my first. Although there were many others w/ actual flowers, I picked the one w/ the best overall appearance.

My Mom and I love to go nursery hopping, and Plumeria's are a rare find in Colorado. This is the only place I've found that carries Plumeria regularly.

Rob