Tropicals & Tender Perennials: New to this Plumeria froum and wanted to say hi!!!, 1 by loveplants2VB

loveplants2VB wrote:
Hello Everyone,

I also trim some of my leaves before i bring them in during the winter. November is the time for me when i prune ( cut the leaves) about half of my collection. The other half stays with their leaves on and i place some under my light set up and some around that area. It seems different varieties drop leaves and react differently to the dormancy cycle. Some really want to stay alert!! LOL.. I do trim only because of space problems that i have.. Some of my special varieties i keep active under lights. Penang Peach is pushing an inflo now, but im afraid that it wont have much color like it would in the summer with the heat. I wish that i could have stopped it!!! : )

Ok, i going to show some in my backroom..i know they look funny..but they all like the comfort of one another.. : )

They also can chat when they are lonely!!! Some people like to leave the leaves on, i do realize that its best for the trees to leave them on and let them drop naturally. But space is the problem. I have done this for some time with great results.

I dont have problems with aphids, but spider mites... YES. : ( I use Bayer 3 in 1 at times with good results. Neem oil is also one that i like to use. Definately in the fall and winter. Last summer, when i sprayed during the am, i made the mistake (with the 3 in 1 ) and thought it was going to be a cloudyday, but the sun came out and i fried some of my leaves...needless to say, i was bummed. They did manage to jump back quickly, but next time i will make sure its going to be a day without sunshine and not 90 degrees.. DUH....

Thanks for the info Tuscon Plumeriaz!!! Good stuff!

Belle, Thank you for the info as well.. i will check out that site.. : ) So you bare root yours? Glad to hear they do well in our area. I haven't tried to bare root any. Do you have pics of yours? I'd really love to see them!!!

Susan,

ill get the info for the J -105 to you soon!!! Same to you Belle!!!! via d mail...

Take care,

Laura