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Jan 11, 2011, 5:08 PM

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Plumeria/Flor de Mayo

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My Plumeria/Flor de Mayo trees don't bloom very much. I see others nearby blooming much more. They are several years old (5-8) and get lots of sun. Any secrets?

(This post was edited by gpkgto on Jan 11, 2011, 5:09 PM)

Jan 14, 2011, 4:53 PM

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Re: [gpkgto] Plumeria/Flor de Mayo

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You don't mention where you live -- here in Yucatan, Plumeria generally loses its leaves for several months during the dry season, BUT, if watered generously (but not over-watered -- the drainage must also be good), they will retain their leaves. I have heard that overwatering makes the buds drop, and know that poor drainage will kill the tree.
I read on a web site that fertilizing (high phosphorous) also promotes blooms, but haven't tried this.

(This post was edited by mcm on Jan 14, 2011, 4:59 PM)

Jan 16, 2011, 11:17 AM

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Re: [mcm] Plumeria/Flor de Mayo

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Thanks! I'm in Guanajuato. The trees look great--the leaves anyway--they just don't bloom much. I'll try the fertilizer--thanks again.