Hi Y'all

I wanted to share how I am starting Plumeria from seed with Great Success! There is nothing scientific about it but....I have had a 100% germination success rate!

First I start with a clear plastic container with a lid (disposable salad bowls from McDonald's is what I used)
I poke holes in bottom for good drainage.If you look at my picture here on the right you will see I am using all kinds of disposable containers (IE. cherry tomato baskets, bakery containers etc.)seed starting

I filled about half full with a good potting soil, you want to leave enough room for height growth of seed.

Place the seeds in the soil tip down with wings out of the soil. Put lid on and place in light I use fluorescent for my seed starting.Keep Moist not wet until they sprout.

When they are tall enough they are touching the lid remove top and place back under light.Plumeria sprouts

I let them continue to grow like this until the leaves form and mature.

At this time I re pot into small pots and place outside under my covered patio where they get sun but not hot full sun.Plumeria Baby

When they outgrow this pot I put them in large pots, now a more permanent home.

I keep them in partial shade until more mature to prevent leaf burn.

When they are more mature I put them in Full sun and let them Grow! I water regularly and feed about once a month.

I started my seeds in the Spring of 2007 here is a picture of them in the late Summer of 2007.Plumerias 5 months

They are now about 3' tall and branching out!
This is the first experience I have had with starting Plumeria but it has been Great!

I have started about 12 that I have kept a few of and shared the rest.

I now have 4 new sprouts started for some friends!
My plants are Plumeria Maui and I am looking for seeds from any and all varieties of Plumerias if anyone has any to share?

I will keep you posted on the progress of these babies!

Thank You for letting me share.
God Bless You All
Treva