A friend this week posted on Facebook a few pictures of the last bloom on her small plumeria tree. The yellow-and-white petals of the sole flower stood in stark contrast to the rich, large green ...

Question: You recommended a fungicide for an orange rust control on plumeria. The rust fungus seems like a natural occurrence, especially as the leaves decline in the fall. I have developed the ...

Larry asks: The leaves on my plumeria trees do not look healthy. Some are turning yellow, others have brown spots and many are falling off the tree. I also see orange spots on the underside of the ...

Plumeria, Hawaiian name melia, is the most commonly used flower for lei in Hawaii, although it isn’t native to Hawaii. It’s native to Central and South America. At this time of year, it’s blooming all ...

Q: What is causing orange growths on the backs of my plumeria’s leaves? I have tried copper on it for rust, but it hasn’t helped. A: The University of Hawaii, as one might guess, has the definitive ...

Q. I have a question concerning my plumeria. Some of the leavesare crinkling, then they turn yellow and then they drop. I can’tfigure out what the problem is, since there aren’t any bugs on it.Any ...

MANILA, Philippines - Plumeria, Frangifani or “Kalachuchi” is one of the more popular small trees used in landscaping. The plant is a very strong grower that thrives in neglect, so much so that it is ...

A. Many gardeners move them inside on Thanksgiving. (But do so earlier if a freeze is forecast.) Late November can be chilly, and plumeria leaves begin to yellow. Store them where temperatures don't ...

When we hold Kickstarter fundraisers for my TV show, “A Growing Passion,” each of the crew offers something as a contributor reward. Our cameraman Michael Gerdes loves to contribute cuttings from his ...

The Chaparral, The Tangled Assortment of low-growing, drought-resistant native shrubs covering most of San Diego County’s lower mountain slopes, has managed to remain somewhat green this summer.