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If you are having Plumeria problems or if you have questions, I suggest you check the FAQ section below for answers to basic problems.
If the FAQ section is of little or no help, you are always welccme to call me. If you live in North America, I would prefer that
you call me rather than sending me an email. What appears to a simple question often requires a not
simple answer. For this reason, I am offering my
home phone number. You are encouraged to contact me by phone at 281-499-3468
and ask for Rick Stone. Never hesitate to call me it is never a bother. If I am home I will be happy to chat. Otherwise, leave a message
and I will call you back. The best chance to find me home is between 8:00P.M. and 11:00 P.M. Central Time weekdays,
most times Saturday or Sunday Afternoons. Long distance is free for me to anywhere in the US and Canada so I have no problems calling you back.
It is not a problem to even call overseas as I have access to a cheap overseas phone service.
If you feel you need to email me you may email me at: mailto:Rick@plumeria.org
But, as I have said above, a phone call is preferred since most questions
seem best answered with a discussion.
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
- Look here for answers to general questions about Plumeria.
Rust Problem? Lately a yellow fungus is becoming more common and bothersome. An email I received explained the problem this way. "This year I have what looks like rust under the leaves of some of my larger Plumeria. It's pin head spots, color is bright yellow or orange. Leaves eventually die. I've tried spraying with a chemical which said it will control rust and have done this twice with no luck. Any suggestions?"
The following picture shows a leaf infected with this problem.
To control this fungus I use a liquid fungicide by Green Light called Fung-Away. I usually find it at Lowe's or Home Depot. Although it comes in a hose sprayer type container, I prefer to remove the top and mix it at about 6 to 7 tablespoons per gallon in a pump up sprayer. I spray both the bottom and the top of the infected leaves. I then wait for 2 or 3 days and spray the infected leaves again. Then after another day or so I check the condition of the fungus. When the fungus is dead it becomes a darker yellow and look dried up. When you run your finger tips across the infected area, if the fungus is controlled, no yellow should be left on your finger tips. Continue to spray every few days until all the fungus is dead.
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| Soils I live in Houston, Texas. It freezes here in the winter so, I have to keep my Plumeria in pots and move them into my green house in the winter. I prefer soilless planting media for my potted Plumeria. I use Sta-Green brand All Purpose Potting Mix from Lowe's. If you desire a better understanding of Soiless Media. I recommend this article. If you want to make sure you have selected the same soil I am using, look on the back and see that it contains AquaGuard(R). To learn more about AquaGuard(R), go here. Why AquaGuard is helpful. |
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