Growing Plumeria

We have a fantastic video for you all about growing and caring for plumeria. Rainbow Gardens is thrilled to have teamed up with Mark Fanick from Fanicks Nursery in San Antonio to bring you expert advice for how to successfully grow these gorgeous tropical bloomers. Mark breaks it down in simple, easy to follow instructions. You don't want to miss this video. Be sure to tune into our extra addition on how to propagate plumeria too!

[@paigow66]

This is very good information. I grow plumeria here in Georgia zone 8 that I had shipped from Hawaii. Every winter I bring them into my basement then back out when minimum temps stay above 50f. I have even grown some from seed I got off eBay that are doing amazing. Sometimes we get rain for most of the month so the pots never really dry out, this has killed some of my plants. During really rainy months, I will move the pots out of the rain to let dry out.

[@rainbowgardenstexas5086]

Glad you got some great tips to help with your success. Best of luck!

[@annmariereid5136]

Thank you for all the tips!!! I have a some beautiful plumerias I propagated and were doing great but now all of a sudden some of the branches are getting soft and the flowers won’t bloom 🥲 should I cut the branch down to where it isn’t soggy? Please help! Thank you ☺️

[@rainbowgardenstexas5086]

Hi there, it's possible that they are developing stem rot/root rot. I'm wondering how long ago you propagated them. For now, definitely cut back to where stems aren't mushy. How often are you watering; you probably should ease up a little. Wet soil and cooler temperatures can contribute to the problem. If this is stem rot, it is not treatable with any chemicals, but a mature plumeria can usually recover from it by pruning the affected area down to healthy growth. If new cuttings develop it, it is generally fatal.
The following article has info some other plumeria issues, but also offers a list of some great ways to prevent stem rot from happening. Best of luck. www.paliplumies.com/plumeria_Diseases.html#:~:text=Spot%20spray%20the%20infected%20plumeria,every%20other%20day%20or%20more.&text=(Fung%2DAway%20spray%20does%20not,%2C%20even%20in%20large%20doses.)&text=8.,kill%20the%20black%20tip%20fungus.

[@gailboldt2029]

I have a plumeria that is 6ft tall, I have to put it in the barn during cold weather, I do water once in a while in the winter, I did not know not to. Also my plumeria gets too much sun so I had to move it in partial shade. Will that hurt it? Thank you. Love Fannicks and Rainbow Gardens.

[@MarkFanick]

Hello, Sometimes a plumeria will get to much sun if it's still young and the bark is thin and green. That can cause sun scolding and blister the bark. Applying a thin layer of diluted water base paint will act like a sun screen. Also you could sleeve it with an old pair of panty hose or sun web fabric would work just as well.