Hi Andrew, I'm not sure if they will bloom much given the conditions. They certainly prefer warmer temperatures, at least during the summer.

However, two varieties that come to mind are Jungle Jack's (JJ) Divine, which is pink under heat and a warm orange and yellow mixed with some white under lower temperatures and Captivate. Divine is the more compact option of the two (and the one readily blooming) but either of the two will eventually outgrow your space, but until then, you can have cuttings ready to replace the large plant.

The only concern I have, really, is the temperature. They will bloom under artificial lighting but sun is always the best option.

Thank you for the reply. I have many tropical plants doing well, in the enclosure, but I understand that plumerias love the heat. I'll check the temps with a temp gun, as I haven't for quite some time and the AC is set for 76F, but I can tweak it up a few degrees, easily, without harming the animals.

I mist the enclosure with Reverse Osmosis water, heated to 90F, so humidity stays high, but fans keep the air moving. I'm using compost, lava rock, pine bark mulch, and Osmocote granules for all of the plants growing in the enclosure. I had read that 'Candy Stripe' was a more cool tolerant plant.

While I hope for blooms, I'm happy enough with a happy foliage plant. Do the variegated cultivars require less or more light?

Here are some photos. I have added 2 additional 40 watt LED spots and removed the temporary spot light from the front lower corner.

You're welcome, Andrew. A couple more degrees over the summer months wouldn't hurt, nights can be cooler and your range is perfect. With the right amount of light, I'm sure they'll do well for you - even more so if you're successful with other tropical plants.

Many of the "classic" varieties (Candy Stripe, Grove Farm, Aztec Gold, Dean Conklin, Miami Rose, etc.) adapt quite well to cooler temperatures, that's true, but many of them also grow tall rather quickly. Many of JJ's plants stay more compact and are actually bred and selected for that reason. You can pick up JJ varieties for a few bucks, so the investment isn't as risky and they are reliable bloomers.

Variegated plumeria do better with more shade when kept outside. They do require plenty of very bright light though, but burn more easily in the sun. They also tend to be reluctant bloomers (not so much a problem if you have the beautiful foliage to enjoy) and are usually less hardy, rot more easily when conditions aren't quite right.

I think the humidity in your terrarium will keep them happy though.

Keep us posted.

Beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing, Andrew!
Everything looks super happy. Love the dashes of color from the bromeliads!

I wanted to order from there, but a phone call was not answered and an email has yet to be returned.

I was looking at there 'Golden Whisper', listed as compact. What is compact in terms of a plumeria? Do their pot sizes indicate gallons? What sized plant can I expect in a #1 sized plant and how quickly could I expect 3-4" multi branched plant, from a #1 pot or a 16" cutting, with a single tip? I could grow them outdoors for more sun, to speed up growth, to get to the size is need. I'm looking to replace the hibiscus. It blooms, but being a Walmart special and of unknown pedigree, I assume its leggy growth is attributable to genetics.

Thanks for the compliments of my enclosure. I love watching it develop. It's a joy to see the chameleons thrive in their little slice of paradise.

I did call and spoke to J.J. Plumerias and he gave me some good indications of what to order for what I'm looking for, but due to my cooler growing set-up, there is no way to know how any blossoms might turn out, which is ok. I have placed an order for a 5 gallon "Grace", as it is said to be reliable and consistent. I won't know what I'm getting until they check inventory and confirm availability, so that might change. I'll keep everyone posted on what I get and my approach with growing it, then its progress. I am already addicted to tropical plants, having about 1,500 African violets, begonias, carnivorous plants, and gesneriads growing in my basement, but I can see how plumeria would be an easy addiction. I am looking at moving to Florida, in the next couple years, and if so, we are looking at zone 9b, so I will certainly be planting plumerias outdoors, everywhere I can!

Why not why not move somewhere tropical?

Zone 9b is tropical. The thing about "Tropical" is that in the US, it's a balancing act between finding a truly tropical climate and avoiding areas prone to devastating weather events. While there are never any guarantees, the 2 areas, I mentioned, are frost free, save for an odd cold snap and possible brief frost, and are relatively hurricane free, with Tarpon Springs having never experienced a hurricane.

But when you can't move, why not bring the tropicals to you? :)

Absolutely beautiful enclosure, Andrew. I'm extremely envious!

Not only are the plants beautiful and healthy, that chameleon is gorgeous! I can see you work very hard at giving him a wonderful home.

Whatever John suggests, you won't go wrong.