Bill,

while it was on a different post about Foliage pro...I don't want to assume you were just considering applying fertilizer to the active plants but the Plumerias in the 2nd to last image above without leaves should receive little to no fertilizer. Perhaps you were already aware of that but I thought I would offer it.

K

Thank you, I was aware not to fertilize the naked and rootless stems, but let me ask you something if you don't mind. What are the negatives encountered when you do not let your plumerias go dormant as I am doing now.

Thanks,

Bill

Frankly speaking I don't know that I have been able to ever prevent dormancy when I have tried. Some have skipped dormancy all on their own and some haven't and I have never seen any difference. So long story short I don't have any negatives except for the fact that dormancy is a relaxing break.

My best advice would be to read the plants routinely and when you see dormancy indicators reduce watering and stop fertilizing.

Well, I think I am fighting a losing battle with trying to stop dormancy as it appears that most of the plumeria are losing their leaves which is upsetting since I wanted to lengthen the growing period. Laura tried to warn me of this however I needed to find out myself. nothing harmed I suppose other than my ego. the cuttings have all rooted so I guess that's some consolation.

its December and your plants are now starting hibernation. I would offer that you have been successful in extending your growing period by 2-3 months. quite possibly a 40-50% increase. Give them a month of dry / cool / limited light (10 hours) then start warming up the soil and increasing light. Perhaps you break hibernation by mid February.