Uh, oh, Peg! So far there seems to be no cure for this problem. Just tell us what you got from FC and you'll feel a little better ;). K, I'll see you down there. Hopefully we don't end up in a showdown over the same plant! I'm really going just to pick up my big one and some more growing tips, and of course, take lots of photos for our friends who can't make it.

Jen, I guess its not for a while. I have a vague recollection of one being during the middle of September. I was out of town for the Seabrook sale but Amanda went and bought me a Duke, JL Pink Pansy, Elizabeth Thornton and THorntons Mardi gras. Her dad got a Slaughter Pink and Thornton Lemondrop which I will help myself to a cutting at a future date. I am converting my in-laws into plumeria growers. I'm sure you saw the Corpus Christi 23 July plant sale on the PSA website. The details are nonexistant. If details get posted I might take a chance on it. At the least I'll come back with some blue crab to boil. Anyone on here part of the Plumeria Society of South Texas that can share details?

Hi Barbra, I can relate to your story but I think we all could at one point. We all started as beginners and learned from our losses. Before I went to Florida, I was made aware of the inpending heat spell that was coming our way. The only preparations I could think of making was moving my freshly rooted cuttings back indoors out of the way of the intense heat. I knew we were going to be gone for 10 days. Now, the larger plumeria with large rootballs, I pretty much left them where they were. Many were on my conrete side walk but here in western NY, I can usually do that without harming my plumerias. Average temps even in August rarely exceed the high 80's..sometimes we will hit the 90's. While we were gone though, temps soared into the high 80's and low 90's. I did have a neighbor that was watering for me, I have to say I was hesitant to have anyone water but if it wasn't for him, I think my plumeria on the concrete would have croaked. In fact my large white 'Pyshco'(which BTW..is one of my larger plumerias), even began to pucker! Sadly, I did lose a few plumerias, and with the exception of a few, the rest were all well established trees that I rooted from last year! They just couldn't handle the intense sun that they recieved while I was gone. Even the trees that didn't die on me, some had soft spots, all of which recovered fully. Barbra I really feel for you. Not sure if I have any of the plumeria you lost but email me, I may be able to help you replace some of what you lost. You have been so kind and generous to me, I would love to return the favor! Take care, and I wish you the best of luck on all your plumeria endeavors! Andrew

Dave, the day before I take the plumarias into the garage I cut off the leaves near the stem. This lets the latex dry before I take them in. Some people wash all of the dirt off of the roots before taking them in for the winter. Then they just lay the Plumeria barerooted on a shelf or something. I have never done that. I thought it might be easier on the roots to let the soil dry and fall off on its own. I use the plastic bags to keep the dirt from making a mess. I'm always sure to keep the mouths of the plastic bags open so the roots do not stay moist and rot. This has worked well for me, but the Plumeria I have stored this way is really a tough variety. Also my garage is well insulated even the doors and I don't let the plumeria touch the cold concrete floor. Please get advice from others and don't go on what I say or maybe try just one or two plants if you are interested in trying this method before you try it on your whole collection. Joan