With this story I share the basic methods I use for growing plumeria from seed.
Taking care of seedlings and the products I use. I hope this guide helps you with your starting goals for the year.

There are many proven methods to grow Plumeria from seed and you should investigate if they can help you develop a method that works for you. This is just a guideline and should be adapted to your seed growing environment.

If I have a batch seeds, I examine what I have done in the past and determine if I can make any improvements. The following is my detailed plan for growing plumeria from seed in 2018. This plan includes from germination until they produce flowers for the first time.

Consider your growing environment (light, temperature) The start of your plan should correspond to when you have passed the threat of frost or freezing. You should also make plans to protect your Plumeria from cold weather, in case frost is imminent.

My goal is to know what, when and why, so that I can improve my method every year or even with every batch. By documenting all changes over time, you can look back and better determine where you can make improvements.

1. To grow a new and exciting cultivar
2. To grow rootstocks for grafting
3. But above all to see that unique flower for the first time.

It is possible to let Plumeria seedlings flower in less than 12 months and about 60% in 18 to 24 months. Most of the rest will flower from 24 to 36 months. But then you have to live in a different zone. (Some still take 3 years and even longer).

What you need are of course Plumeria seeds, something to soak them in, bowl of Chinese always does well, plugs or a good seedling soil mix to plant the seeds in, metal or plastic labels and permanent felt pen. Hydrogen peroxide for faster germination.

Seed selection is very important when growing plumeria seeds. Plumeria Rubra seeds do not produce faithfulness to their parents. Sometimes a seedling looks like its parent, but it will never be exactly the same. Some characteristics to consider:
- Flower: color, size, shelf life (how long after picking), smell, etc.
- Tree: growth habit, size, etc.
- Foliage: color, size, etc.
- Flowering: quality, size of inflorescence / stem, number of flowers flowering at the same time, how long flowering, etc.

I always try to increase my chances of getting that spectacular plumeria seedling.

Plumeria seeds germinate best in the spring, but they can germinate at any time if they are supplied with sufficient moisture and heat above 18 degrees.
I let them float in foam. I deliver with the seeds. Pierce the seeds and put them through with the wing upwards. Small part of the bottom should be in the water. Water every other day with lukewarm water.
Floor heating, on the central heating, and in the sun that always work fine.
Foam I deliver them to let them germinate.