I'm a novice but I did successfully germinate some plumeria seeds. I soaked them overnight in between moist paper towels. I planted them in a mini greenhouse tray with a moist potting mix. I inserted the plump part of the seed into the mix with the "wing" sticking up above the soil. They were placed in a bright warm location. It's been a few weeks and I've only had three out of eight seeds germinate. My problem is that I don't know what to do with them now!

Plant them!

Mix some 'just moist' potting soil with perlite (1 to 1). Stick the seeds just into the potting soil with the 'wing' end up. Make sure the soil is not too wet. Then you can set it in a warm, bright location. I put my pot in a large plastic bag to hold in humidity, and set it on the ballast for my grow light (very warm). The seeds sprouted in about two weeks, I think. I've since moved the pot outside to get part sun. We're finally having some warm days and mild nights, so they should put on some growth faster.

ok so let me see if i'm right: i take half peat and half perlite and i mix it. i et it and then, after I've put the seeds all the night in a soaked paper towel, i plant them in a flower pot with the wing out of the ground...ok? here is very very hot...i think i'll put them out in my garden! is it right? hope that every seed grows, because i've paid them a lot! ahahahahahahahahhaha
ok i go out to buy perlite and then i moisture seeds in a towel! i'm happyyyyyyyyyyyyy! bye anf thanks
delia

How cold do your nights get there... I wouldn't recommend planting them directly in the garden... I would use Dave's method, because that's what I've done... but since it's so warm there, I wouldn't put them in a plastic bag because they may cook... I always use the same mix of soil and perlite... and then I take a butter knife and make a slit in the pre moistened soil... you slip the seed into the slit, keeping the wing out of the soil, and press the dirt around the wing... then set the little pots in a warm, sunny location... be aware that warm or hot weather may dry the pots out quickly... good luck, and I hope some of this helps...
Brittany

frangipaniaz makes a good point about being aware of temperature and pot moisture. You want to keep the soil 'evenly' moist... not too wet, not too dry. Also, I would avoid placing the pot in full sun since you live in a Mediterranean climate. Don't let seedlings get too hot or too cold. I didn't realize you are in Italy.

ok maybe i didn't express well: i wanted to put the seeds in a pot....i've planted many variety of plants and i have a corner in the garden where i've put the pots...it's not too sunny and warm....there's shadow too!
about the soil: it won't be too wet! ihihihih talking in english is good for me...i have to increase my preparation! but i'm not sure about it....can i use the soil in my garden mixed with perlite, or i must buy special soil? do i have to fertilize?
thanks to everyone!
delia

For seeds and cuttings, the big danger is if the soil stays wet instead of moist. If your soil is one that hold moisture (like clay) it is not good. Perlite, pumice, sand, and volcanic sands increase drainage. Fast draining soils or light soils are good. Heavy,dark moist soils are not. Large pots retain more water and take longer to dry than small. Brittany's way of planting works well. Spray the soil surface with a spray bottle so it you controll the dampness. Plumie seeds will damp off or rot if too wet. She uses small pots- excellent. Transplant into larger pots when they are about the length of your finger. Do not fertilize until they have the second set of leaves (first real leaves) As far as putting outside, take into consideration the night temperature. If it is warm and balmy you can leave them outside. if cool, bring them in at night and place above a refigerator or a water heater or in a warm (not hot) spot. Good luck.

ok ok .....just another question: perlite is necessary? i don't have it, i can just put soil and then put deep inside the pot some bigger soil....sorry for my english

Soil holds too much water. If you can find pumice (small volcanic rocks) or a heavy sand (not fine) mix either or both at 2/3 to 1/3 soil so that the soil dries out quickly. Volcanic cinders or nut shells will also work. I know you have volcanos over there. Pure soil increases your chances of root or stem rot. You need to find a way to move water quickly through your pot. Good Luck.

ok I'll make it this way....just one last question...i'm looking for someone to sell or (better) give me as present a cutting....i've tried to find some, but shipping costs form usa or singapore are too high for me....can someone help me?

I did like Brittany and Dave. The hotter it is, the faster they seem to germinate. I had 100% germination within 2 weeks, at least half within a few days. I used straight vermiculite, and put them in an uncovered community pot in indirect sun where it was around high 80's / low 90's in the daytime, maybe 70-80's at night. Good luck! This is my seedlings 2nd year and they're in the ground and growing like crazy!

so did I....i've planted them yesterday! hope they will ocme up soon!!! thanx to everyone!
delia

ps: remember..if anyone has even a little cutting to give, i would be glad to accept it!!! thanx

Hi everyone, I am new to this site and have a few quetions.
I have some seeds that I am trying to germinate (3 out of about 15 are sprouting).
Is it possible to wait too long to germinate the seeds?
When I plant them, can I plant them all in a long planter rather than seperate pots?
Should I plant then in the direct sun or should I plant then in some shade?
I thank you for all your help. My husband and I have about 8 plants growing right now and I have another seedpod growing on my smaller tree.

hi! i don't know much of this plants...i just can tell you to put the pots under direct sun light, water them as less as possible...just think abouth them as a cactus....i think u can plant them in a long pot, hope they'll grow fastly!! which kind of plumeria do you have? i'm looking for seeds and cuttings...i can exchange with some succulents. let me know!
bye
pollon

Check it out pollon- a plumeria grower from Italy on the posting next to this.