From what I read on Plumeria101, it takes a couple of years to get the seeds to grow into a blooming plant. The seeds (which to me look a lot like the way a milkweed pod is packed in, only the seeds look similar to maple tree seeds) don't always come true to the parent, so that might make it more interesting to try and see what you get. I gave a bunch of pods away to a nieghbor (and her gardening club) but kept a couple to try for myself. Now, for me to get out there and DO it!

Have a question. I have four large desert rose plants. Two of them produced two seed pods two years ago. Last year the same two produced three. This year I just discovered I have two pods on one and eleven (11) on one that has not produced pods before. They have all just started. Is it possible all eleven on the one plant will have viable seeds in each pod. And no I do not grow the for a nursery or anything like that. These are in my back yard. Thanks, Tanya

It depends on how close your seeds were to maturity. You can try and leave them on your cutting and try and root it as is, but some think the seed pods will take some of the energy from the tree so that it won't fully focus on rooting. it you think the seeds are viable and are close to maturity, you could cut them off and let them sit in the sun. Sometimes they will naturally open. You may have some that are not viable, but it's a chance you take. It a mistake, I know.. Next time he will leave them on the tree!! ;-). It usually means that the seeds may not make it.. But try. You don't have anything to loose. Good Luck!! Laura

Sorry to hear, but they need to be on tree until they turn color and open up naturally as far as I know. I've only done it twice, but that's the fail safe way.