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Posted: Nov/17/2008 9:59 AM PST
I rolled in my potted plumeria last winter only to return to the outdoors in spring. I have to say she put on a beautiful show for me with her blooms for quite some time up til 3 weeks ago. This year I am unable return indoors as the plant grew to great heights. Last night we had a cold snap down to 38 degrees. Predictions for tonight are low 40's and will return to mid 50's low in a few days. My plumeria still has her green leaves. Should I snap the leaves at this point, dig up, then take in to my closed in shed at this time? Your advice please? |
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Posted: Nov/17/2008 10:18 PM PST
I took mine in two weeks ago. I store them in our windowless laundry room and let the leaves drop naturally. They get a sip of water about every two weeks until they're ready to go back outside. I saw a photo on a Plumeria club web site of a man who leaves his in black pots & stacks them in his garage for the winter-no water until spring. You have much more warmth in your zone and we deal with short summers & soggy winters so I hope this is remotely helpful~Andrea |
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Posted: Nov/18/2008 4:50 AM PST
Pink, I'm growing one for the first time this year, and I was going to leave it outside on the south side of my house and just protected, but I read on a web site, that it will not withstnd temps much below 40-and we've had a few nites in the 30's. Mine hasn't started losing leaves, yet, but I will probably bring in into the house. Is yours in the ground? |
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Posted: Nov/18/2008 6:52 PM PST
Hi Andrea, Is yours potted or do you have to dig yours up? If so, where do you store it? What's your zone? Mine is 9a. Hi Carolyn, Native Louisiana friend!  Mine is potted. I brought it inside my house last year but way too big for that this year. I may be able to get it in the shed but slim chance. Wondering when to dig up and just hate to do that to this beautiful plant but certainly do not want to loose it. Suggestions others as well? |
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Posted: Nov/18/2008 11:23 PM PST
Mine are potted, they range from 2-5' tall & are stored in a windowless laundry room. I live near Seattle, we are in zone 8. I sent you a link via PM that should help...~Andrea |
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Posted: Nov/21/2008 5:55 PM PST
Thanks Andrea. You did say where you stored them in an earlier entry.  Rec'd your PM, thanks for your help.
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Posted: Nov/29/2008 1:17 PM PST
I've decided to overwinter outside. Went out today and purchased two 6ft wooden stakes. Hoping they will be long enough to make my teepee affect with sheets.  Anyone know where I can purchase frost sheets locally?
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Posted: Jan/13/2009 8:37 PM PST
The one I have is still nothing but stick and two leaves. I moved mine in and out when I was suppose to. The one I bought for my mother-in-law at the same time I bought mine is a giant and it's beautiful. It gave her tons of flowers and has many leaves. She left her pot outside at all times and in all type of weather.  BUT, I live in Southern California. Could be different where you all live.
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Posted: Jan/15/2009 4:39 PM PST
Hi Rashell, We are expected to have 28 degree weather tonight and tomorrow. This will be a test for my plumeria. I have it covered with a sheet and the bottom of pot covered with a blanket. Way too large to take inside. Last year it was more manageable tho. Will keep you posted. Hope your plummie does well come spring. |
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Posted: Jan/27/2009 11:21 AM PST
So far, so good, I think. My plummie remains potted outside and looks to be doing pretty good. The stalk is still very green. It recently lost it's last 3 leaves. I am covering it when it goes below 40 degrees. Will keep you posted! |
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