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Posted by arctictropical Z4 (My Page) on

Thu, Oct 29, 09 at 17:27

I just read an article in the Socalplumeria Society website written by Scott Lawden titled "Growing Plumeria in Cold Weather". At the end of the article he lists a bunch of things he would have done earlier had he known about it, and one of them was to give his indoor plumeria lighting for 24 hours per day. He said there was no ill effects from not giving them a dark period, and that the plumeria grew better under 24 hour lighting. He was also warned by professional growers not to do this, but he found out that plumeria love the 24 hour lighting and grow and bloom better by giving them continous lighting. Anyone else experienced this? I'm going to try it and see!

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Posted by dave_in_nova VA zone 7a (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 8:17

I've read the same thing. I don't think it's harmful at all to them and will certainly encourage growth and blooms -- if that's what you want this time of year.

One of his points..

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Posted by dave_in_nova VA zone 7a (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 8:20

I think one of his points (correct me if I'm wrong) was that if plumerias are actively growing (albeit slowly) over winter, they are much less prone to be stressed and get blacktip. They're quicker to get going in the Spring and quicker to form inflos. This is important for us Northern growers.

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Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 10:12

Notice what Bill says though..:-)

Here is a link that might be useful: Might be helpful..24 hour lighting

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Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 10:29

Kimisdad dad had something to say too..

Here is a link that might be useful: Another thread about this..

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Posted by dave_in_nova VA zone 7a (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 12:37

I would not discount the efforts of those people who have actually tried it and had success (Kimisdad, Scott Lawden).

must-read for northern growers

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Posted by dave_in_nova VA zone 7a (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 12:43

Everyone who is growing these plants up North should look thru this guy's PP presentation. They may discover some new information. Everyone has their own 'storage' situations, but they can be improved with some knowledge about what is ideal.

Here is a link that might be useful: Growing Plumerias in Cold Climates

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Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 14:43

Dave..

Thankyou for this link!

I will have a gander definately this weekend..
Can't wait to see what the article says..

Take care>;)

Hey, 70's tommorrow....You excited? lol

Mike

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Posted by meyermike_1micha 5 (My Page) on
Fri, Oct 30, 09 at 14:44

Dave..

Thankyou for the info!!!

I will have a gander definately this weekend..
Can't wait to see what the article says..

Take care>;)

Hey, 70's tommorrow....You excited? lol

Mike

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Posted by dave_in_nova VA zone 7a (My Page) on
Tue, Nov 3, 09 at 12:28

It's a PowerPoint presentation, so most of the content is in bulleted form. You'll have to sort of read between the lines!

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