Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Plumeria = My thumb turns black, 1 by Clare_CA

Clare_CA wrote:
Hi Srbowers! Welcome to the Plumeria Forum! We think Dave's Garden Plumeria Forum is the best forum, but the PSA is great for sure! Your plumeria pictured is not 'Tahitian Sunset.' It may be 'Gulliot's Sunset,' but it is hard to say from a picture. Here is a picture of 'Tahitian Sunset' below.

John, I hope your last frost date has passed. I would hate for you to have some unexpected cold while your plumies are in the ground. A cold wet situation would be very bad. It is a tad early for most people to put them out, but you know your area best so it is a personal choice. Florida Colors ships grafted plants in moist Sphagnum Peat Moss. The plants should be potted into one-gallon containers of potting soil upon arrival and watered well. I don't think that plants have difficulty adjusting from one environment to another if the basic needs are met. I've received cuttings from all over the world and rooted them successfully. It really comes down to the proper soil temperature and conditions of heat and humidity to get them to root successfully provided you start with a healthy cutting.