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Help with plumeria.

10 years ago

So I currently have this Plumaria in my basement under some fluorescent light. It have started to grow some leaves and looking pretty nice but for some reason the middle of the trunk is somewhat squishy, a little bit soft. What can cause and how do I prevent it ?

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elucas101

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

I'm editing my original post because I just saw your other post where you said you suspect you were overwatering your plant - have you been letting it dry out between waterings? From the pictures and your posts I'm guessing too much or not enough water. Especially without heat / being outdoors the amount of water it gets really needs to be monitored.

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ianna
10 years ago
oh oh...might be fungus too. get some fungicide just in case.
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David Richter
10 years ago
Squishy is never a good thing to hear. What zone are you in, Luke?
It's still early to water plants regularly in most areas and without proper temperatures, chances are the soft stem is rot.

Poke a little hole with a needle in the soft area. White sap will indicate the plant is doing well and might be a little dehydrated. Monitor it carefully and still don't over water - root problems might arise with too much water. Clear or brownish green sap will indicate rot.
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Luke Nguyen
Original Author
10 years ago
I will do that David
marcelo_gms
10 years ago
Watering too much, it can cause fungus. As the light, can be the day and indirect Sun.
Luke Nguyen thanked marcelo_gms
marcelo_gms
10 years ago
How do I start a topic on this site? I intend to start production of various specimens here in Brazil grafted.

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