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Still thinking about Plumeria Paradise.com

15 years ago

I did a google earth search on Plumeria Paradise, it gave the street address & zip code. Plumeria Paradise,567 Oaklawn Ave.

Chula Vista, CA 91910. For that particular street address, it looked like it was in a residental district, not a commercial or business part of town.

And further investigation of plumeriaparadise.com is still showing the same green house picture... that in real life belongs to Jack Morgan, Kimi's Plumeria.... I hate to stir the pot, but why is this fellow using other people's pictures on his web site and passing them off as his own ? Is that legal ?? Think I may email him and ask myself.

Cali

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Nikki
15 years ago
Cali,

I've bought 2 cuttings from them less than a month ago, one of the cuttings has rotted thru and thru, the other one I'm still trying to salvage, I had to keep cutting it down and down like the other one, now I have about 6" left from the 12" whereas the other one is rotted completely. When I received the cuttings they were questionable, I emailed him w/ pictures of the cuttings and he assured me that they would have no problem rooting. Last week I emailed him again regarding the rotted cutting and still no response. I will keep you updated when I hear a response from him, 27.50 for a cutting thats barely 12" is pretty steep, I wished I had done more research on this company, if you decide to email him regarding him using Jack's pictures, please keep me updated..Thanks Cali

Nikki
kapono
15 years ago
Aloha Cali,

Just some more news. Mad Scientist Dr. Erv (lol) dealt with these Maika i ole haoles and got the shaft some time ago. They have been Ioles (rats)for many years. Best to pass em up.

Mahalo, Denny

Don't support the PSA or Plumeria Paradise
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barb13_gw
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I bought seeds from them in Feb. and only 2 out of 26 grow. And I have been growing seeds for the last 3 years with my own seeds I get about 80 to 90% to grow so I believe these seeds were old. Just my own 2 cents.
Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7A
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Some of the photos on their web site look 'doctored'. That sends up red flags to me. But I've not had any experience with this company. If one could go to their nursery and buy rooted plants in bloom, that might be the best way to go.
lil_cali_gal
Original Author
15 years ago
Dave that's why I posted their address I got from Google Earth, if anyone was in that area, it'd be a good thing to visit their nursery !!

Barb that germination success was terrible, I'm sorry that you had bad luck with their seeds. I've had seeds stored in an envelope, in a cabinet for YEARS and had 19 out of 20 seeds germinate...I was shocked they were still viable after 2-3-4 yrs. I gave away all of the seedlings, so I'm not sure how they did, coming from seeds that old.

Denny you make me laugh !!

Nikki that's called experience. Sometimes we have to take a few knocks on the noggin but at least we learn valuable lessons along the way. I agree, $27.50 is steep (at least to us !!) for a 12 inch cutting. I hope you hear from them, it's doubtful... I've not received an email reply from them either. Aren't ya glad you didn't hold your breath ?? LOL

Cali
nativec
15 years ago
I know this post is not really recent but I need to share. I have had a good germination rate with P.P.'s seeds but....I paid $25.00 + shipping and handling for a J-105 cutting that is the smallest and most unhealthy of anything I have purchased this season. Still waiting to see if it will root. Here is my major complaint. I paid $50 for a 'grafted' plant a White Lavender Splash. It arrived with a broken graft, oozing black mold. When I emailed and offered to supply pictures I was told it was sent to me in error. What? That I should reseal the package and and put refused on it an any post office would return it for free. Well I have now managed to drive over 50 miles and have been refused by 3 post offices. I finally convinced my postal carrier to take it. Then...nothing. I emailed Plumeria Paradise who was quick to say they had not received the returned cutting & they are waiting for more from Thailand. Again I say..what?? In the mean time I have waited now 7 weeks for a cutting I paid for but no cutting. I have ordered DIRECTLY from Thailand and had healthier cutting arrive in less than 7 days. This place is a sham. Wish I had read this post prior. Of course no offer to refund my money.

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