P is for Plumeria

November 16, 2021 /

I love the plumerias that grow in Hawai’i, though it turns out that they are not native to the Islands. So when we were shopping for a few gifts to bring home, I spied packages of plumeria cuttings, which are just a stick. I thought it would be nice to bring one home for Ted’s mom, who has a beautiful garden, and also one for myself. Once I read the instructions, and that they need full sun, I started to worry about mine. We don’t get a lot of sun, our little yard is mostly shaded. Nevertheless, I potted my plumeria stick in some dirt, and put it in the window. We’ll see if it takes root. I may end up bringing it over to Ted’s mom’s house to be with the other one, she gets plenty of sunshine, and it may do much better there. I do wish we had a good place for it to grow. What a lovely reminder of a tropical world it would be, to have it growing here.

6 Comments

  • nance

    November 16, 2021 at 6:45 am

    I had no idea that plumeria was not native to Hawaii. How odd, seeing as it is used in such a Hawaiian staple, the lei. They are so pretty and fragrant (at least, I think they are; I’ve smelled colognes that are supposedly plumeria).

    Your orchids look lovely–perhaps the plumeria stick will follow their good example or be inspired. Fingers crossed.

    • J

      November 16, 2021 at 9:20 am

      Thank you Nance,

      I also had no idea. Plumeria are everywhere in Hawaii now, so it was a surprise to me to learn that they were brought over.

      The picture is my kitchen window, and the orchids do well there. I hope no one else gives me another orchid, I have no room, and anywhere else in the house I put them, they die. The one that is currently blooming was a birthday gift from Ted’s parents last year. <3

  • Ally Bean

    November 17, 2021 at 10:44 am

    The things I learn here. I didn’t know this about Plumeria. They are beautiful flowers that just seem like they should be in Hawaii. Have always been in Hawaii.