Hello I have 2 of them that are in one gallon pots and now have finally rooted as they now have leaves. How long will it take for them to bloom? maybe this year? or next? Of course they are much larger then this.
James
How long will it take for them to bloom?
Hi James, cuttings that have just rooted usually expend energy on growth first so you may not see flowers until next year. Some cuttings which are taken from currently flowering trees will bloom as they are rooting or shortly after rooting, but mostly the energy is directed toward growth the first and sometimes second year.
James,
This may be the 64 million dollar question...Good luck. I bet it blooms this year for you.
MickeyAz
I hope so........lol but who knows when actually maybe next year but i am hoping for this year.
James
Hi James
It doesn't matter what size they are to bloom ,what does matter is that they must Y just like a brugmansia does to flower.When you see your frangipani Ying that's the time to really get excited.
Hi Mya,
The difference between brugmansias and plumerias is that brugmansias will branch first and then bloom shortly after that whereas, with plumerias, the inflo comes straight up the middle of a plumeria branch from the tip, and branching usually occurs a short time later -- i.e., branching is forced.
Just as an aside, it's true that plumerias do branch when they bloom most of the time, but sometimes they won't branch at all. Here's a picture of one of my yellows that often sends up inflo's without branching. Check out the old inflo's in the back.
I have one that grows fast and will bloom 2 times a year and flowers and keeps going straight on with out branching. If they are small cuttings I have found with mine the first inflo you get to see what the flower is it might not be as big as it regularly would be . And the inflo doesn't put off as many flowers either. Color might not be as good as it could which you will see later on.
Good points, Dana;-)
Dumb question: Do you deadhead plums?
Christi
Never! Here ya go: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/714239/
Thank you once again. Don't you get tired of answering the same ole questions over and over. I have checked the sticky but guess there is still a lot more to read.
Couldn't do without you.
Christi
LOL! It's no problem. I am happy to help^_^ Thanks for the compliment!
Christi, It occurred to me that I may have jumped the gun instead of asking you what you meant by deadheading. If you meant removing spent flowers, it is perfectly fine to do so. Sometimes, they hang on or get stuck to buds and leaves and things.
If you meant cutting off the inflo, it is a practice that isn't generally done because inflo's can go on blooming for months and even a year or more. Sometimes, a plumeria will start to bloom in the fall, and you can bring it inside for the winter, and then it will bloom again on the same inflo starting in the spring. However, if you see an inflo start to rot or turn brown or yellow, then you can remove it as it is on its way out anyway.
By the way, feel free to ask all the questions you want. To save time, one of us might point you toward a previous thread or toward the Sticky Thread, but there are quite a few experienced growers here to answer your questions.
The link you provided was very informative. Actually, from looking at a plum, I would mean the flowers and not the entire inflo (that is a new word for me). It is sort of self defining when you look closely. I am so accustomed to walking the garden everyday and plucking spent flowers and yellow leaves. I sure don't want to damage the precious Plumeria. If I never have another bloom, I'm so happy.
Clare, without your help and others that are experienced, I wouldn't know where to start. Now put me in a room with sewing machines of all genre and I am the master. This is a new obsession and that I am ....OBESSED.
Christi