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May 26, 2015 6:30 PM CST
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Name: Heath
sevierville TN (Zone 7a)
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2 years ago I got on brads buds and blooms website went through and ordered a bunch of the cheapest seeds I could find.I know I still have a couple of years to see any blooms. but I would like to see more of them branching out. Is there any suggestions and how this could be done or will that happen over time? I only plan on keeping two of each verity.This is what I got.
6 sarian's curly pink
7 pupukea crepe
5 slaughters pink
5 yellow jack
3 sea breeze
2 courtade pink
4 celandine
2 4308
5 Thornton lilac
2 gigantea

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May 26, 2015 6:39 PM CST

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You have a nice collection of seedlings.
Now remember, these are meant to be TREES so they aren't going to bloom until they get a little bigger. Meanwhile, if you cut off the tip they will branch, but you forfeit the possibility of blooms for that year.
So I'm afraid PATIENCE is what you need......
By the way - Plumeria do not come true from seed, so when you say you have '5 Yellow Jack' what you in fact have is 5 SEEDLINGS OF Yellow Jack. They will be different from the parent plant and - this is the good part - they will be yours to name!!
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May 26, 2015 7:16 PM CST
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Name: Heath
sevierville TN (Zone 7a)
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Ya I read that thay wouldn't be true to seed. But I also read that can resemble the parent plant. So hopefully they will be close to what I order. Since I still got time before thay bloom I will cut off some the tips and see what happens. thanks for the help.
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May 26, 2015 8:38 PM CST
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Name: Heath
sevierville TN (Zone 7a)
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How much of the tip should l cut off.
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May 26, 2015 8:41 PM CST
Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)
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Region: Mississippi Master Gardener: Mississippi Hummingbirder Cat Lover Composter Seller of Garden Stuff
Since I want to root what I cut, I always want a 12-18" cutting for rooting purposes. Others will have other criteria.
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May 26, 2015 8:48 PM CST
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Name: Heath
sevierville TN (Zone 7a)
Beekeeper Bee Lover Composter Frugal Gardener Houseplants Region: Tennessee
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That would be like cutting mine in half should I let them get taller or just cut them. I would hate to kill them.
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May 26, 2015 9:44 PM CST
Name: Gigi AdeniumPlumeria
Florida (Zone 9b)
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If it were mine I would let it get taller. They are just starting to wake up now so you would see a significant change in a month or so. My seedlings are all from Brad Buds and Blooms too and they are about the same age as yours. Some of mine have branched out as seedlings.
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May 27, 2015 3:07 AM CST

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Heath, I looked at your pictures again. Your plants are getting a bit spindly at the tip, they might benefit from being stepped up to bigger pots. You'll see them really start to grow when you do that.
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May 27, 2015 7:20 PM CST
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Name: Heath
sevierville TN (Zone 7a)
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Ya I repoted a couple of them.but the problem is I'm running out of room to store them in the winter.when I ordered the seed's I didn't expect all of them to germinate. I'm glad they did but I had to build a grow box for them. witch has work good but if that get much taller they won't fit. What I need is a big greenhouse. I got a bad habit of getting more than I should.
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May 27, 2015 7:30 PM CST

Plumerias Photo Contest Winner: 2015 Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Ideas: Master Level Forum moderator
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It is a known problem Whistling Hilarious!
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May 27, 2015 8:05 PM CST
Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)
Bromeliad Vegetable Grower Region: United States of America Tropicals Plumerias Orchids
Region: Mississippi Master Gardener: Mississippi Hummingbirder Cat Lover Composter Seller of Garden Stuff
Boy, is it ever. Sticking tongue out Sighing! Rolling my eyes.
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The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.
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May 27, 2015 8:15 PM CST
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Name: Heath
sevierville TN (Zone 7a)
Beekeeper Bee Lover Composter Frugal Gardener Houseplants Region: Tennessee
Vermiculture Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
The bad part is I'm thinking about ordering some more. I work a second job at a greenhouse.so I could always bring my plant there. But we start running out of room in about the middle of February and March with spring plants. Sighing!
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May 30, 2015 5:54 PM CST
Name: Missy
SC (Zone 8a)
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Were the seeds hard to germinate?
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May 30, 2015 6:30 PM CST
Name: Gigi AdeniumPlumeria
Florida (Zone 9b)
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Region: Florida Container Gardener Garden Photography Cactus and Succulents Butterflies Garden Ideas: Level 1
Depending on the variety, and the freshness of the seeds, some are easy to germinate. I have 50% to 100% germination rate on the seeds I bought from Brad Buds & Blooms. That's how I ended up with 60+ seedlings. My DH keep finding pots with seedlings so my item count is sure to grow. Hilarious!

Best time to grow them is late spring or around summer time.
©by Gigi Adenium Plumeria "Gardening is my favorite pastime. I grow whatever plant that catches my attention. I also enjoy hand pollinating desert roses.”
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May 30, 2015 9:23 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Heath
sevierville TN (Zone 7a)
Beekeeper Bee Lover Composter Frugal Gardener Houseplants Region: Tennessee
Vermiculture Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Just about everyone of mine germinated.I also ended up with over 60 seedlings. I think I got a little over 40 left. I gave a lot away.they are fun to grow.
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May 30, 2015 9:38 PM CST
Name: Cheryl
North of Houston TX (Zone 9a)
Region: Texas Greenhouse Plant Identifier Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Plumerias Ponds
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In what medium do you all propagate your plumeria? I have tried and failed in pure perlite. Do you use half perlite and potting soil? Any sand??
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May 30, 2015 9:57 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Heath
sevierville TN (Zone 7a)
Beekeeper Bee Lover Composter Frugal Gardener Houseplants Region: Tennessee
Vermiculture Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Anytime I'm starting seeds I like to use a seed starting mix you can buy it at just about any Home Depot store
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May 30, 2015 9:58 PM CST
Name: Cheryl
North of Houston TX (Zone 9a)
Region: Texas Greenhouse Plant Identifier Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Plumerias Ponds
Foliage Fan Enjoys or suffers hot summers Tropicals Garden Ideas: Master Level Garden Sages Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
Do you cover to increase humidity? Full Sun? I am asking because I am going to plant the newest seeds off my tree soon.
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May 30, 2015 10:21 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Heath
sevierville TN (Zone 7a)
Beekeeper Bee Lover Composter Frugal Gardener Houseplants Region: Tennessee
Vermiculture Million Pollinator Garden Challenge
I didn't but I started them in a greenhouse. I used a seed tray with seed starting mix and I just kept them watered regularly and didn't let them dry out.I was surprised on how fast they germinated and how many of them germinated.good luck with yours let me know how they turn out.
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May 30, 2015 11:25 PM CST
Name: Gigi AdeniumPlumeria
Florida (Zone 9b)
Adeniums Roses Plumerias Orchids Miniature Gardening Hibiscus
Region: Florida Container Gardener Garden Photography Cactus and Succulents Butterflies Garden Ideas: Level 1
I just planted mine in a seed starting mix too just like any seeds. I didn't cover mine and they were initially inside on the window sill of south facing window. I didn't let the soil get too wet but O also misted them so they don't totally dry outl
©by Gigi Adenium Plumeria "Gardening is my favorite pastime. I grow whatever plant that catches my attention. I also enjoy hand pollinating desert roses.”

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