Anybody have any they can trade,
I have a trade listed on the plant trading forum, for a couple of fall trades. I'll see if I can find the link, and post here,
I'd really like to have a few more plumies, I have 2 in bloom and they smell absolutely wonderful
I have a few that I rooted from cuttings last fall now have buds on a couple of them,a nd I got a few seedlings from Nan last year their doing wonderful. Want to try my luck with a few more if possible. don't mind cuttings,
kathy_ann
Looking for some plumerias
http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/625616/
here's the link to my trade.
see if there's anything on there I can tempt you with, those things listed as special trades, would definitely qualify for plumerias if I could tempt anybody,
Also, have a question,
I have a plumeria, that is so top heavy I have to stake it, should I cut it back after bloom so it won't be so top heavy, it wo'nt stand up it falls over, I'll get a picture of it later on and post on a new topic, I hate having to stake it, it's blooming now, yellow flowers.
Also, Iknow I have the red w/orange in the flower and a yellow one, I think I have a white one too, would love a pink or someother color.
kathyann...through the generosity of friend..i have plumeria seeds that i am sharing with those that want to enter into my growing experiment...we have about 10 people so far that are involved..including shutins...senior citizens and newbies...if you or anyone else are interested, plse dmail me and i'll give you details...I also have cuttings to trade...Bob
kathyann..how big is the plumie that is falling over and is it in a container?...you may have to stake it...that shouldn't make it look bad etc
Did you see anything onmy trade list on that link that you wanted to trade for the cuttings, I don't have plumerias to offer in return, just other things. it's ok if you only want to trade plumeria for plumeria I understand. I think i'll pass on the seeds, I don't have the patience to be honest.
here's a picture of the plumeria, it's very top heavy, and I have it half way kind of staked up now, but nothing permanent
your kidding, it's in 5 gallon pot, or rather that one maybe be larger than 5 gallon, it's not root bound, but Iwill say this, it'snot been in the pot long and not secure in the pot yet so that maybe the reason it's top is falling over, it's not secure in it's pot yet, know what Imean?
kathy
thanks for your input
I just transplanted one into a 10 gallon pot and, like yours, it was starting to lean and had actually pulled the soil away from one side of the pot. When I went to straighten it I noticed lots of fresh, new roots in that area I could see. These plants have the most amazing root growth once they get started.
ok, so maybe it needs a bigger pot, and staked LOL, thanks all
kathy
Kathy, I would just stake it and not re-pot it. If it has just been put in that pot and is not rootbound, then there is no need to transplant. I think you are right that it is just not established yet. Let the roots fill the pot before transplanting again. Age and maturity will thicken the branches in time and will provide more support; however, that being said, some branches are just naturally flimsy, depending upon the cultivar. Sometimes, fast growth is flimsy at first. A stake right down the middle of the pot up against the main stem is needed. Tie one plastic tie to the base, and then a bigger plastic tie, drawing the branches together above. Pull tightly but not too tightly. In a short amount of time, the branches will stay upright on their own, and a stake won't be needed. You can also choose for one to be the main leader -- the one that is in the straightest alignment with the main trunk, and let the other branch grow at an angle. In that case, you would put the stake right next to the trunk and tie the one main leader to the stake in several places until it is perfectly straight. If you didn't want the second branch to grow at an angle, you could cut it off and start a new tree with it.
As always great info Clare...and a picture for those of us going "Huh" despite your good directions!!! LOL
You're welcome:-) I just did that with one of mine that was flimsy so I ran out to take a picture of it. The branches should be stiff in a few short weeks, but they may have to grow a bit beefier so we'll have to wait and see.
i agree with clare..you might want to get one of those carts with wheels and put it on that so you can move it in winter time...let us know how it goes
Thanks Clare for the help, the cart w/ wheels is a good idea too, I need about 30 of those LOL
I have this wagon my dh built me and I put them on that and haul them around.
kathy