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- Plumeria Care - Plumeria Rust - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2011 from Bob WalshOne of the most common worldwide threats to plumeria plants is a fungus disease known as plumeria rust, Coleosporium domingese. An airborne pathogen causes the plumeria rust to spread rapidly from one plumeria plant to another. Plumeria rust was first recorded on Plumeria alba on the ...
Views: 4528(1 vote) - Pink Plumeria Flowers - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Bob WalshThough not as bold as red, pink plumeria flowers have a unique place among plumeria flowers when it comes to color. Bright pink colors express youth, fun, excitement, and confidence. Pink, since being chosen as the color to symbolize the fight against women’s breast cancer possibly for its ...
Views: 1371(1 vote) - Ancient History of Rose Plants - Floribunda, Grandiflora, Hybrid Tea and Polyantha Roses – Part 1 - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Bob WalshThe history of roses begins long before one would imagine. Roses were here long before the first human beings set eyes on them, fell in love with them and began writing about the genus Rosa in song and poetry that celebrated their romantic beauty in color and form. They were here millions of ...
Views: 2124 - Canna Facts and Canna Care - by Submitted on May 25, 2011 from Bob WalshThe canna family, Cannaceae, is comprised of one genus Canna and more than fifty species. Most gardeners choose canna plants for their colorful leaves and blooms to enhance their garden's ornamental or decorative appearance. Canna edulis, native to Central and South America, is the one ...
Views: 2207 - Care of Poinsettia Plants - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Bob WalshThe Poinsettia is considered the Christmas Holiday plant and is generally purchased in full bloom at this time of the year. Initial Care of your newly purchased Plant.... When purchasing poinsettia plants make sure the plant is wrapped properly to protect it from cold temperatures during ...
Views: 1018 - Colorful Tropical Foliage Plants – Croton Plants And Caladium Plants - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Bob WalshCodiaeum variegatum, also called “Garden Croton” or “Variegated Croton”, is a species of plants in the genus Codiaeum, a member of the Euphorbiaceae family. These colorful tropical foliage plants look great when grown in pots and grouped together with other tropical plants, including dwarf ...
Views: 1493 - Dwarf Plumeria Plants Versus Compact Plumeria Plants - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Bob WalshPlumeria growers worldwide, especially in temperate climates, are looking for dwarf and compact varieties to grow in pots. This allows for easy handling of the plants when cooler weather arrives and the plants need to be brought indoors to continue to bloom and grow. What exactly would be ...
Views: 4482 - Growing Plumeria Cuttings And Plumeria Plants With The Egg Method - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Bob WalshPlumeria cuttings which are planted using the egg method correctly develop a massive root system in record time. It is no longer necessary to sacrifice any inflorescences that develop during the rooting process. Inflorescences and roots develop simultaneously. Plumeria plants which are ...
Views: 3904 - History of Poinsettia Plants -- Euphorbia Pulcherrima - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Bob WalshEuphorbia pulcherrima, the botanical name, or poinsettia as we call it, is native to Mexico and Guatemala in Central America. Poinsettias are part of the Euphorbiaceae family. Many plants in this family ooze a milky sap. The botanical name, Euphorbia pulcherrima, was given to the poinsettia by ...
Views: 2555 - How To Care For Amaryllis Bulbs And Flowers - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Bob WalshAmaryllis is also known as Belladonna Lily or Naked Lady. The genus consists of two species. One species Amaryllis belladonna is indigenous to South Africa, specifically the Cape of Good Hope. Sometimes Amaryllis belladonna is confused with Hippeastrum, a flowering bulb which is commonly ...
Views: 1130 - Plant Nutrients – Part 1 – The Benefits of Bone Meal For Plumeria Plants And Plants In General - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Bob WalshBone meal consists of ground up bones and is used as an organic fertilizer. Bone meal is an excellent source of slow release Phosphorus which is one of the three macronutrients. The other two are Nitrogen and Potassium. These plant nutrients are called macronutrients as plants need a higher ...
Views: 3889 - Plant Nutrients – Part 2 – Benefits Of Nitrogen, Blood Meal And Potassium For Plumeria Plants And Plants In General - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Bob WalshNitrogen is an essential component of Chlorophyll, the green pigment in plant cells, which next to nitrogen also contains magnesium, carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. Chlorophyll is a vital catalyst in the production of carbohydrates by using the sun's energy in the process called ...
Views: 2580 - Plumeria Plants – How To Grow Plumeria Cuttings - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Bob WalshOne of the quickest ways to enjoy plumeria flowers is to plant plumeria cuttings. It cannot be emphasized enough to purchase plumeria cuttings only from reputable retailers to get good quality. Prices vary, and prices do not always translate into quality. Higher prices though often reflect well ...
Views: 1471 - Plumeria Plants – Part I – Terms And Definitions For Plumerias & Other Tropical Plants – “A” Through “I” - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Bob WalshPlumeria plants are gaining more and more popularity worldwide as more information about growing and rooting methods become available. For the average gardener it is important to understand the lingo he/she encounters when reading about tropical plants, plumeria plants in particular. This is ...
Views: 1159 - The Fragrant World of Plumerias - Frangipani - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Bob WalshPlumerias originated in the Caribbean, including the South American countries of Columbia, Guyana, and Venezuela, and throughout Central America. Names of plumerias range from Paucipa in Puerto Rico, Flor de Mayo in Mexico, Flor de Cruz in Guatemala, Amapola in Venezuela, Tipanier in ...
Views: 1692 - The Importance Of Staking Plumeria Cuttings And Plumeria Plants At Planting Time - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Bob WalshIt is very disheartening to check on newly planted plumeria cuttings and plumeria plants just to discover that they have been knocked out of their pots either by nature.... strong winds, animals.... pets, or even by accident.... the gardener himself or herself knocking it over . The initial ...
Views: 4414 - Tropical Plants and Plumeria Care in Temperate Climates - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Bob WalshWhen it comes to growing tropical plants, including plumerias, some gardeners will tell you that these plants cannot be grown in temperate climates. Recently, I have been asked how tropical plants and plumerias can be grown in less than ideal conditions meaning outside their native subtropical ...
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