Frugal gardeners: Late winter, early spring is the time of year when plumerias are being pruned and it is a good time of year to pick up some of those discarded cuttings to start your own trees.

Plumeria "sticks" are often sold at succulent shows and online, but there's no need to pay for them. If you live in an area where plumeria thrive, just keep an eye out on the side of the road for discarded prunings.

Let the sticks "cure" so they won't get any infections. Then simply stick them in the ground or a pot. No rooting hormone needed, just soil and a moderate amount of watering.

Plumerias (also known as frangipani) [http://ift.tt/2bjW7p5] and plumeria pudica (bridal bouquet plumerias) [http://ift.tt/15HyQEV ] have beautiful, fragrant and abundant flowers - so beautiful!

February 26, 2017 at 10:17AM