Black Plumeria?
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Comments (3)Adolfo, Nothing is impossible with plumeria! They will keep you guessing because you never know what they will do next. Yes, I have heard of this happening. Generally it is the seedlings that can change for the first 3 bloom cycles, but I have heard of cuttings doing the same. Weather plays a part also. In more humid environments the colors will be more beautiful and vivid. It's more common for flower size to get bigger with age and scent to become stronger, but as I said, not impossible to change colors. If you happen to have a before and after photo, we would love to see it. As far as roots intertwining and mixing, I'm not sure if that's possible as the genetic code is already stored in the plants tissue, but it's an interesting thought. I have several plumeria planted very close together and so far each has it's own flower. Congrats on your special tree, Tony...See Moreblack plumeria
Comments (3)I have been lucky enough to purchase most of my grove in person from PSA growers or trusted Hawaiian growers. I would say the least safe would have been the Aloha Swap Meet. But even then they were fun buys..."Hawaii Dark Red" and "Boy" (J says Boy stands for big orange yellow)....See MoreBlack spots on Plumeria leaves??
Comments (17)I will also add that I do have a few leaves with more black spots that are in an area that doesn’t get direct sun and it’s been raining a lot here in Virginia!! Its not something that I worry about since the leaves will eventually drop and I can move those tree to more sunlight to rid of any new fungal spots ... i only use Bayer 3 in 1 when I have such a huge infestation of spider mites etc. it’s somthing that I do think about like PHalanx mentions and I do let Mother Nature work with the problems in the yard.. if using Neem Oil, please don’t use in direct sun and wait to apply when it’s a cloudy day!! Sometimes we are to quick to assume it’s something awful and I believe that we need to just let Mother Nature work her ways until you feel that it is necessary to step in . Go with something you feel that will help and I also like organic, but when it does get totally out of hand then I will go with something more powerful. With that said, I didn’t use the Bayer at all for problems last year ( until I sprayed to. Ring them inside for the year end) and I still have not used it this year as well... Think about what you think is a problem and then decide. Here is a picture of those spots that I’m not worried about. If we looked at every tree in the forest or even at a nursery, you will probably see a blemish here and there!! ;) a close up of one leaf in snarea of low light That leaf is Somewhere in this grouping of trees and i am not concerned or spraying ill just move some trees around to give them more light and air movememt!! i hope this helps!! Laura...See Moresurprised ... had never seen a plumeria this color before
Comments (7)This is a real cultivar, I've seen it on sale from Maui under Dragon Blood or something similar. If you haven't seen plumeria this color, you must have not seen Scott Pratt or Kohala, which is a Hawaiian cultivar. Black Widow is not even a real cultivar to begin with (FYI the photo originated here, or formerly gardenweb). Long story short it's Hilo Beauty giving off unusually dark color once and reverted back to regular red the next cycle. Thai sellers ripped the image off from here and have been selling (insert whatever cultivar they own) as Black Widow. That's why there has never been more than 1 photo of Black Widow....See Morekasiec
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