Comments on: Growing Plumeria in San Francisco http://blakeseely.com/blog/archives/2005/08/07/plumeria-in-san-francisco/ If I could put reflection under this header, I would. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:29:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Shelli http://blakeseely.com/blog/archives/2005/08/07/plumeria-in-san-francisco/#comment-99459 Shelli Tue, 27 May 2008 00:24:11 +0000 http://blakeseely.com/blog/?p=8#comment-99459 Hello, I just returned to San Francisco from a Hawaii trip, where I bought two plumeria cuttings. I have no green thumb what-so-ever. I loved the plumerias every time visited and finally decided that I can possibly try to grow one myself. I live in the outer sunset area and was wondering if anyone can give me step-by-step directions for growing the plant successfully (in the past, with other plants, I usually have no success when I followed directions to a tee). Someone mentioned using cactus soil. Is that full cactus soil or in parts (as the direction on the packaged mentioned)? Should I let it sit in the package for a while (to grow roots?) or can I start planting it in soil already? How often should I water it so that it has enough water and roots not over-rot? Please help! Thanks ahead of time!! Hello,

I just returned to San Francisco from a Hawaii trip, where I bought two plumeria cuttings. I have no green thumb what-so-ever. I loved the plumerias every time visited and finally decided that I can possibly try to grow one myself. I live in the outer sunset area and was wondering if anyone can give me step-by-step directions for growing the plant successfully (in the past, with other plants, I usually have no success when I followed directions to a tee). Someone mentioned using cactus soil. Is that full cactus soil or in parts (as the direction on the packaged mentioned)? Should I let it sit in the package for a while (to grow roots?) or can I start planting it in soil already? How often should I water it so that it has enough water and roots not over-rot? Please help! Thanks ahead of time!!

]]> By: Debbie http://blakeseely.com/blog/archives/2005/08/07/plumeria-in-san-francisco/#comment-87859 Debbie Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:15:33 +0000 http://blakeseely.com/blog/?p=8#comment-87859 I have two Plumerias in southern Illinois that are in bloom. Outside in the spring, summer and fall and in the house in the winter. Just one side note that I would like to mention is that the tree is poisonous to animals. So don't let your 4 legged friends chew on the leaves when they drop. I have two Plumerias in southern Illinois that are in bloom. Outside in the spring, summer and fall and in the house in the winter. Just one side note that I would like to mention is that the tree is poisonous to animals. So don’t let your 4 legged friends chew on the leaves when they drop.

]]> By: Jenni http://blakeseely.com/blog/archives/2005/08/07/plumeria-in-san-francisco/#comment-85187 Jenni Sat, 08 Sep 2007 16:16:01 +0000 http://blakeseely.com/blog/?p=8#comment-85187 I am in Pleasanton and am babying along a 'stalk' LOL It is growing well in my NE facing greenhouse window. The last two weeks it has many new leaves. Is there any hope that this will grow and bloom indoors. I am in Pleasanton and am babying along a ’stalk’ LOL
It is growing well in my NE facing greenhouse window. The last two weeks it has many new leaves.
Is there any hope that this will grow and bloom indoors.

]]> By: link http://blakeseely.com/blog/archives/2005/08/07/plumeria-in-san-francisco/#comment-80863 link Tue, 31 Jul 2007 23:09:38 +0000 http://blakeseely.com/blog/?p=8#comment-80863 <strong>hi...</strong> exellent... hi…

exellent…

]]> By: Terry http://blakeseely.com/blog/archives/2005/08/07/plumeria-in-san-francisco/#comment-78471 Terry Mon, 09 Jul 2007 22:01:58 +0000 http://blakeseely.com/blog/?p=8#comment-78471 A cousin of mine brought me two sticks from Hawaii last September which I immediately planted in 6-inch clay pots (I just now found out this is not a good thing to do lol). I kept them indoors, on an east-facing window sill--where they remained unchanged until around March. I gave up on them and relegated them to the farthest corner of the backyard. Then--lo and behold--the little guys started sprouting leaves!!! I was soooo thrilled. They now have about 6-8 leaves each but still no blooms. I fed them once with generic organic plant food, but now, thanks to this very informative discussion thread, will be feeding them the right stuff. I need to repot the little fellas into (at least) 10-gallon, black plastic pots. Anyone know the right time to do this? Thanks again, Blake, and all y'all. BTW, I live in Stockton, CA. A cousin of mine brought me two sticks from Hawaii last September which I immediately planted in 6-inch clay pots (I just now found out this is not a good thing to do lol). I kept them indoors, on an east-facing window sill–where they remained unchanged until around March. I gave up on them and relegated them to the farthest corner of the backyard. Then–lo and behold–the little guys started sprouting leaves!!! I was soooo thrilled. They now have about 6-8 leaves each but still no blooms. I fed them once with generic organic plant food, but now, thanks to this very informative discussion thread, will be feeding them the right stuff.

I need to repot the little fellas into (at least) 10-gallon, black plastic pots. Anyone know the right time to do this?

Thanks again, Blake, and all y’all. BTW, I live in Stockton, CA.

]]> By: Mrt Doof http://blakeseely.com/blog/archives/2005/08/07/plumeria-in-san-francisco/#comment-77958 Mrt Doof Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:29:34 +0000 http://blakeseely.com/blog/?p=8#comment-77958 These are some of my plumeria growing in San Francisco: http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x222/MrDoof/IMGP0033.jpg http://forum.surfermag.com/photopost/data/504/medium/417plumeria1.JPG http://forum.surfermag.com/photopost/data/505/medium/plumeria2.JPG I live on the south side of Bernal Heights, plants get sun in the front window (more in winter than in summer due to angle of the window/house), half cactus, half rose soil, and crushed lava rock "mulch". First picture is from this year. Oh yeah, beind the pink plumeria is a baby from a seed that my sister in Texas is no raising. These are some of my plumeria growing in San Francisco:

http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x222/MrDoof/IMGP0033.jpg

http://forum.surfermag.com/photopost/data/504/medium/417plumeria1.JPG

http://forum.surfermag.com/photopost/data/505/medium/plumeria2.JPG

I live on the south side of Bernal Heights, plants get sun in the front window (more in winter than in summer due to angle of the window/house), half cactus, half rose soil, and crushed lava rock “mulch”. First picture is from this year. Oh yeah, beind the pink plumeria is a baby from a seed that my sister in Texas is no raising.

]]> By: Joe SF http://blakeseely.com/blog/archives/2005/08/07/plumeria-in-san-francisco/#comment-76031 Joe SF Fri, 22 Jun 2007 03:39:26 +0000 http://blakeseely.com/blog/?p=8#comment-76031 Hi guys, I wanted to thank everyone for the valuable information you all have left on this website. I recently bought my Plumeria sticks from Hawaii 3 months ago and planted them 2 months ago. Just yesterday, my Plumeria has started blossoming, in only 2 months!!!!!! Since I live in SF I didn't think I could get any blossoms, if at all. Some people in Hawaii said that it wouldn't grow in SF. Well thanks again for all the valuable information! Joe Hi guys,

I wanted to thank everyone for the valuable information you all have left on this website. I recently bought my Plumeria sticks from Hawaii 3 months ago and planted them 2 months ago.

Just yesterday, my Plumeria has started blossoming, in only 2 months!!!!!!

Since I live in SF I didn’t think I could get any blossoms, if at all. Some people in Hawaii said that it wouldn’t grow in SF. Well thanks again for all the valuable information!

Joe

]]> By: you2bum http://blakeseely.com/blog/archives/2005/08/07/plumeria-in-san-francisco/#comment-57513 you2bum Thu, 15 Mar 2007 02:33:24 +0000 http://blakeseely.com/blog/?p=8#comment-57513 Blake, I saw some at Payless Hardware & Rockery (408)274-4922, 2927 S King Rd, San Jose, CA 95122. Blake,

I saw some at Payless Hardware & Rockery (408)274-4922, 2927 S King Rd, San Jose, CA 95122.

]]> By: Jeff http://blakeseely.com/blog/archives/2005/08/07/plumeria-in-san-francisco/#comment-57369 Jeff Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:25:22 +0000 http://blakeseely.com/blog/?p=8#comment-57369 Roger, I googled "freeze damaged plumeria" and got a lot sites that could help. Roger,

I googled “freeze damaged plumeria” and got a lot sites that could help.

]]> By: Jeff http://blakeseely.com/blog/archives/2005/08/07/plumeria-in-san-francisco/#comment-57283 Jeff Mon, 12 Mar 2007 20:10:28 +0000 http://blakeseely.com/blog/?p=8#comment-57283 Seth, Try looking at the following site. They have several locations in the bay area. San Bruno would be closest. Also, there is a ton of sites on the web that sell plumeria. I spent quite a bit of time one day checking them out! http://www.sloatgardens.com/ Jeff Seth,

Try looking at the following site. They have several locations in the bay area. San Bruno would be closest. Also, there is a ton of sites on the web that sell plumeria. I spent quite a bit of time one day checking them out!

http://www.sloatgardens.com/

Jeff

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