Mount Helix-based grower Mike Atkinson is passionate about plumerias, both growing the fragrant flowering trees and educating the public about their proper care and propagation. He and his wife, Stacy ...

Plumeria, also known as frangipani, is a deciduous, semi-succulent tropical plant renowned for its fragrant and colorful flowers. Its distinctive scent can be sweet, spicy, floral, or fruity. Plumeria ...

Local nurseries are filled with tropical plants for gardeners to place on their patio each summer, but many of these plants are difficult to keep alive inside the house during the wintertime.

Q: Years ago you told me to use calf manna to fertilize my plumeria. I didn't think to ask how much to use or how often. A: I feed my soil in March, July, September and December. I sprinkle either ...