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Sep 8, 2020 7:34 PM CST
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Lompoc California
I am going to plant some Plumeria seeds soon and wanted to ask a newbie question. I see that some people soak the seeds with just water and others with Vitazyme. What is best method and can it be something else besides Vitazyme such as Vitamine B-1 or is water ok?
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Jon
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Sep 8, 2020 8:26 PM CST
Name: Luis
Hurst, TX, U.S.A. (Zone 8a)
Azaleas Salvias Roses Plumerias Region: Northeast US Region: New Hampshire
Hydrangeas Hibiscus Region: Georgia Region: Florida Dog Lover Region: Texas
Try both methods at the same time and see what works best for YOU.

https://www.floridacolorsplume...

https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-a....
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Sep 8, 2020 8:51 PM CST
Name: Tim Liedike
San Diego, Ca (Zone 10b)
I've always put them in soil. Leave the wing ( the thin part of the seed ) slightly exposed and keep moist but not wet. If you have seeds try different methods to see what works best for you.😎
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Sep 13, 2020 10:12 PM CST
Name: Yvonne
Redondo Beach, CA
I personally have never sprouted plumeria seeds but this year will be my first. I have waited a couple of summers for two of my plumerias that had seed pods to burst and they did this week. I had come across this YouTube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
and this is my plan. I will share if I have any success. Honestly, I am not sure if the seed pods burst because of our recent heat wave or it really was time. Please let us know how it works out for you and what was your course of action. Growing seedlings is a long commitment. My understanding is that it take 4+ years before you get a blossom? Is that true? Any seasoned growers, please share? I will share my success or failure sprouting my seeds.
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Sep 14, 2020 1:02 AM CST
Name: Luis
Hurst, TX, U.S.A. (Zone 8a)
Azaleas Salvias Roses Plumerias Region: Northeast US Region: New Hampshire
Hydrangeas Hibiscus Region: Georgia Region: Florida Dog Lover Region: Texas
Yes but it may vary so do not "fixate" on a certain number of years. Generally, small plumeria seedlings will not bloom until the tree is three years old or more. They may bloom sooner if given the conditions that they need for blossom production. Some plants may also take a while longer for various reasons. For example: the current "cloudy" weather in CA caused by the fires is not considered "basic conditions for bloom production" if the plants are not getting more than 6 hours of direct sunlight every day. It may delay or may not delay bloomage on tiny plants for example.
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Sep 23, 2020 7:50 PM CST
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Lompoc California
Seeds are sprouting nicely. Happy seeds happy me Smiling


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Oct 5, 2020 12:36 PM CST
Name: Yvonne
Redondo Beach, CA
Happy to report my seedings are doing well. Thank you for your answer Luis. So it will be 2+ years to find out what will flowers look like.
The front ones are from Pop's Red and the back set are from a no ID white that has a gardenia fragrance.

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Oct 5, 2020 3:11 PM CST
Name: Luis
Hurst, TX, U.S.A. (Zone 8a)
Azaleas Salvias Roses Plumerias Region: Northeast US Region: New Hampshire
Hydrangeas Hibiscus Region: Georgia Region: Florida Dog Lover Region: Texas
Great news! Pat yourselves on the back and celebrate with a glass of California wine, a spice late, regular coffee or tea! Hurray! I tip my hat to you. Sticking tongue out
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