Plumeria 'Compact Mix'
Price: $4.50
SKU: 20001331These compact plumeria seedlings can start blooming at 4 feet tall and the branches' growth habit are short - some 5 to 8 inches long per year. The original (not pruned) branches of an 11 year old seed grown is almost 8 feet tall. It can rebloom even when branches are only 3 to 4 inches long. These are good container grown plumerias, and a mature multi-branch cutting can stay below 4 feet tall for a few years if container grown. (In Gigi's experience, seedlings grow taller faster, while cuttings grow in much slower pace.)
We tested these seeds and got around 50% germation, so please plan ahead for that. A packet of 10 seeds should produce an average of 5 seedlings. As this is a limited production, we will not be able to replace packets that fail to germinate. Please only order a packet of these if you are prepared to take this risk.
We also have Desert Rose seeds available from Gigi.
1. Soak seeds overnight (or up to 24 hours) with a mixture of 1 tbsp of hydrogen peroxide and a cup of lukewarm water. Use the left over water mixture for the initial watering.
2. Use any clean seedling trays or plastic containers with good drainage. If using humidity dome, remove dome once seedlings start to emerge.
3. Sow the healthy-looking seeds on coarse sand, or 50/50 cactus soil (or potting soil) and perlite. Place the seeds horizontally and using just enough soil to barely cover the seeds. Do not bury deep.
4. Spray the soil with water as needed to keep the soil moist but not too wet. Occasionally, use water mixture with hydrogen peroxide to prevent damping off.
5. Transplant seedlings to individual pots when 2+ months old, same depth. Do not water for up to 3 days after transplanting, keep in shade and gradually introduce to direct light.
6. For older seedlings, use fast draining mix, let soil dry in between waterings. When seedlings are 3+ months old, occasionally water with low dose blooming liquid fertilizer and let it enjoy 6+ hours of direct sun.
7. For additional advice, visit the forums at garden.org. Happy Growing!!!
