Growing Plumeria from Seed

I ordered some Plumeria seed a little while ago and they finally arrived. These seeds are of Plumeria rubra, so they should all have some red or pink in them :) they seem to be super EASY to grow. I'll have another update soon!
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[@rico99586]

Originally from Hawaii, I've done about everything there is to do with plumerias, or Mele in hawaiian. Regarding seedlings, the color of the mother tree only occasionally reproduces the same on the babies. You not only can get a different color, but often different shaped petals, and leaves, and also the aroma may be different from mom. Be prepared for a wait of 3-4 years before they bloom to see the results, or colors. I have gotten mine in Florida to produce blooms in as little as 2 years though. Don't ask me why. i don't use any special chemicals or fertilizer, unless the soil is very poor. Regular soil and some kitchen cuttings, or compost is it. One trick i have learned, by accident, is if you leave the seedling in a medium size pot and let it grow there for 4 or 5 years, it becomes root bound, and you will get a tall tree where it doesn't start branching or blooming till the tree is maybe 5 or 6 feet tall. I have 2 driveways and lined both driveways with plumeria trees in the ground, The taller ones are toward the street, so that when I drive out, my view is not obstructed of oncoming traffic, and they can also see me, because the branches are higher. I also pick the ones with 4 to 6 branches at the top as it is more symmetrical and produces more blooms. An unusual thing is they 99.9% of the time will not "force branch", in other words, no branches will just pop out or grow along the trunk. Only at the tips of the branches is there growth. However I have had a few to force branch, but always on seedlings, never from a cutting that I rooted. Where I live it gets down into the low 40's at nite in winter, and only once, in 2009, did i get any freeze on the tips. I waited a few days and cut them back just below the black, If after a day or 2, more black appeared, I just trimmed more just below the black. The good part is more than one branch comes back at the cut spot making it bushier. Also I have one tree that sits near a light post in the yard. The front near the light never loses the leaves in winter, but the back of the tree toward house loses all leaves. Sorry for this loooong comment.

[@PlantzNThings]

Thank you so much for all of your knowledge :) you are so lucky to be able to have these planted outside full time. I'll never be able to have a big bushy plant as it needs to be able to fit through a doorway...lol

[@CapMIam]

I really enjoy your channel and your mix of honesty, humour and entertainment makes amateur gardeners like me feel hopeful ! I also ordered from the same eBay seller and cannot wait to start planting my seed tray over winter. Thank you for all that you do !

[@disneydancer99]

Good luck :) I won 4 seeds off of Facebook and just planted them today :) Thank you for showing the right way on planting them

[@erlpen2016]

i am another one of your inspired followers, thanks for the information that you sent to me, i ordered 110 seeds from the same place where you bought yours, also thanks for all the info you have in your vids. As far as the weather, we are still hitting the high 90's here in southern california so hopefully it is not too late to start the seeds...thanks again...

[@jessicamclynn3962]

I have been growing them for years! I have several in multiple colors! Great explaining how to grow them from seeds!

[@PlantzNThings]

I'm so happy to hear your going to give these a try :) and WOW with 110 seeds you'll have a plumeria forest in no time :) it's ok to start these now for sure.. just try to keep the babies above 70 degrees while their still tiny :) Good luck and keep me updated :)

[@PlantzNThings]

I'm happy your going to give them a try :) They seem to germinate very well! keep us posted when you plant them :)

[@ccjmrable]

I saw a video where they soaked them overnight,Bill. Good luck with them, I love plumeria as well, Please keep us updated.

[@erlpen2016]

thanks for the quick reply and for sure i will keep you updated...

[@bettym170]

Thank you for the very helpful video. Just starting mine today. Best to You!

[@PlantzNThings]

+Betty McNary Good Luck! :)

[@tygerbaby]

Great video!! I tried to order but the seller doesn’t seem to be operating anymore. On the hunt now for another option. Great to see growth in your other videos. Happy growing!

[@PlantzNThings]

LOL.. I know right! this video was shot about a week ago and i already have lots of growth happening... i will do an update in the next few days.

[@PlantzNThings]

i would uncover them and that should help rid you of the mold issue.. how long ago did you plant your seeds?

[@PlantzNThings]

They are tropical trees. I have some videos of smaller plumerias that i'm growing in my garden over the summer. mine are almost 3 feet tall at the moment.

[@ccjmrable]

i haven't tried to do seed,except for that money plant i told you i found in downtown Seattle a couple weeks ago. I have been eyeing Moon Flowers at the grocery store, I have grown them before from seed, but they need lots of sun, we are gonna be entering our rainy season soon, so i will just have to start them next spring just to be safe.

[@PlantzNThings]

It's still early.. i'm sure your seeds will be just fine... i think 3 of my 55 seeds started pushing the soil up after 3 days.. most took almost 2 weeks.. :)

[@bethbiteme6471]

if you need to home a few cuttings, I am in Okotoks AB LOVE the videos!!

[@PlantzNThings]

Is the moon flower a vine? I have seen a few plant with that nome. either way they are all beautiful flowers :) it might be best to wait for the sprint weather before planting them for sure :) unless you have some grow lights and space :)

[@cr69w]

One of my plumerias is putting out 2 seed pods and it's only a year old!!! Its about 3ft tall

[@MariaLima-rc6zu]

I’m growing Desert Roses from seeds, lots of fun. I have some plumerias, just got my first blooms bu never grew them from seeds. I’m gonna order some, I’m in Florida so I’m gonna go crazy with them.

[@PlantzNThings]

I look forward to it :)

[@squange20]

Can a 20cm new plant be placed outside in direct sunlight with temperatures around 20 - 24 degrees centigrade. Or should it placed in filtered light. Thanks for the great tips.

[@PlantzNThings]

It will not survive the winter outside... but i will bring them in when the nights get cold and make them go dormant until next spring... however the seedlings i will grow under my growlights for the winter

[@kcw3909]

Your videos are VERY helpful! I have 3 plumeria trees that are in the ground and over 10' tall. Love them. This is my first attempt to plant seeds - from my very own trees! My question is how much do you water seedlings? Mine are in a tray like yours but outdoors as it is still in the high 90s here in southern California. How do I know when they need water? Thank you!

[@felicianaa9145]

Hello I have a service to ask you ,, I already buy 14 times by aliexpresse ,, but I receive nothing or not the good seed !!!! as you have plumeria I ask you some seeds but I do not know how to pay you !!!! or seed exchange of the vegetable garden I am Mrs Feliciana 60 years I am in France, I am not a scam, thank you very much you have the right to tell me n

[@AJToad]

Hey Bill - So... I'm normally a cacti/succulent person (they and I get along well), but I decided to try some plumeria after seeing your video. I planted them a few days ago in "normal" soil (2/3 my cactus mix 1/3 compost). I pasteurized the mix in the microwave first, but the larger tray has grown mold on anyway :( Is that the end of them? Can I apply captan to them? Will that hurt them? Should I uncover them and see what happens?

[@NGNG3]

YES, you will need a MUCH larger house to accommodate these seedlings alone... Haa..haaa... ! I can't wait to see your video on winterizing those four/five seedlings in the gardenbed! : ) I have seeds that are about three (plus) years old and they are still viable! Some are now germinating in a separate cup (sown last week). So, if you keep the seeds covered and in a cool environment, they can still retain life. And, this is interesting, because I've heard otherwise. ; )

[@PlantzNThings]

WOOHOO!!! keep me posted :)

[@JuicyLucy72]

where is the best cheapest place to get plumeria seeds from? I'd like to be specific on what colour I would like tho, not just a mixture........I'm from the UK tho so not sure if they would withstand being in the post :)

[@Shuss3539]

can you tell us what website you ordered the seeds from? Thanks

[@megamaheeroblox451]

please help me why not my seeds growing ? how many time water have to give the seeds ?

[@AJToad]

I planted them on the 17th. So far, only one has sprouted. I put the tray with the mold issue outside in full sun, and the mold seems to be clearing up. I hope that it didn't already kill the seeds it got on....

[@erlpen2016]

i don't know if you got this question already....how much did you pay for all those seeds? and what was the website where you got them? i have another question what happened to the date palms that you started from seed? i haven't seen the follow up...thank you and i enjoy your vids...

[@BradsGreenhouse]

Holy crap! As long as they are fresh, Your going to have a forest! Your right its time for a bigger house!

[@SC-xg1kl]

Do you have any updates on your Plumeria? Thanks for the video.

[@PlantzNThings]

interresting idea to soak them. and there is another update coming :)

[@MrTributes]

very cool outro

[@ananm3442]

When is a good time of the year to plant the seeds?

[@TheCrier]

I hope all 55 grow. You can line them up on the property line in your front yard. That would be amazing. It has beautiful flowers (no matter the color).

[@priscillarangel6232]

does anyone know where i can get the seeds????

[@PlantzNThings]

Haha.. that's amazing!

[@kayBTR]

Plumeria will grow in the cold climate if Canada?

[@patriot1902]

So its been 10 years and i bet you've got plants with flowers now. What colors did you get? Make a video

[@AJToad]

Thanks for the replies- Keeping my fingers crossed! (Not that I would really know what to do with n/100 plumeria trees at my house lol...)

[@PlantzNThings]

They are a plant with beautiful flowers :) you should google it :)

[@PlantzNThings]

lol... i don't have the space to make a jungle..lol.. but in a few years i will need to give some away.. perhaps i will have a give away for some of my Canadian viewers :) Time will tell :)

[@61doodle]

I hope they all survive, it would be so fun for you to share :) or you can keep them all and create a jungle haha

[@megamaheeroblox451]

Hello friend, can i get some plumeria seeds please. Thanks

[@toucandiy]

where did you get your seeds from ?

[@PlantzNThings]

I bought these from EBAY

[@Truecrimequeen68]

ok thank you.

[@miky0267]

hi, do i have put water everyday or once is enought till they grows?

[@PlantzNThings]

water again when the soil becomes a little dry.. that might mean watering once a day or once a week... depending on the size of your pot.

[@miky0267]

very kind of you. thanks!!

[@Truecrimequeen68]

Where do you buy these? thanks

[@PlantzNThings]

The seeds I bought from a random seller on EBAY... I hear the success rate is high with these seeds.

[@brandasar7913]

Where did you order your seeds from? Thank you.

[@PlantzNThings]

it was a random seller on Ebay actually.

[@brandasar7913]

Thank you!!

[@toucandiy]

do you remember what seller

[@PlantzNThings]

Sadly no. I just tried to find them in my purchase history but it seems to unavailable.

[@aldosportaro5925]

where can buy seed??

[@PlantzNThings]

+Aldo Sportaro I bought mine from ebay

[@PlantzNThings]

lol... i hear what your saying...lol.. good thing they don't grow too fast..lol

[@PlantzNThings]

lol.. that would smell nice when they bloom :)

[@marciaz31]

I planted 100 seeds also I got from Hawaii via EBAY .... I hope they grow .........I have you subscribed also .... Thank You for the helpful video .......

[@PlantzNThings]

You will have a Plumeria forest in no time :)

[@HaibTshajHaib]

I planted mine just like you do and only one survived.

[@caseymajor4803]

From seed to flower about how long? Guessing

[@PlantzNThings]

with excellent care... 2-3 years...

[@caseymajor4803]

@@PlantzNThings oh wow that’s awesome! I’ve heard so many things. Always wondered if you cut and granfted a tip off a seedling if it would flower faster or vice versa….

[@kanishkasful]

How to collect seeds from flowers ??

[@PlantzNThings]

they produce large seed pods... I believe they turn black or a dark brown colour

[@chrisbullock4449]

I just got my first pod but there's no option to attach a photo... looks like a long 9" bean that hangs out where a leaf was

[@rico99586]

They occasionally produce cigar looking seed pods, usually a double pod. They are not pollinated by butterflies or bees, but by the sphinx moth, at nite. At first they are green but after a few months turn brown. LEAVE them on the tree till fully dried, but sometimes if you forget they will open and the seed will blow away. When they appear brown and start feeling dry, put a paper bag over the pod with a twistie or rubber band so if they open before you check it, the seeds will be in the bag.

[@tyronebiggums7710]

To my brother in plumeria. Theres many better ways to start these.alsu use rapid start it gives u .1 .5.5 npk.also those plugs are too small

[@tttmiami]

7 X 15 is ? anyone ??? anyone ?? ok its 105 you would have 50 holes left here in FT Lauder-dale FL we just pick the pod off the trees and grow FRESH seeds sticking them on the shed pad in a bit of dirt nothing fancy KEEP it simple and keep em wet. thank god i live in sub tropics.good luck all

[@mermaidmojo7828]

*¨¨*☆★.·:*¨¨*Very helpful ~ Thank you !*¨¨*☆★.·:*¨¨*

[@PlantzNThings]

I updated the description section of this video with a link to the ebay seller I used :)