Dwarf Plumeria Cultivars originated from TAN Plumeria Grove

Dwarf Plumeria Cultivars originated from TAN Plumeria Grove

Definition of the term "plumeria dwarfness" used by TAN P. Grove:

Dwarf: tiny leaf, tiny or small diameter stem, short branches, small plant.

Semi-dwarf: tiny or small leaf, small to regular stem diameter but relatively short branches, small plant or slightly taller than most dwarf plants

Illini Orange

Tropical Paradise

Orange Sherbet

Royal Swan

Si Thap

Dwarf Pink San Germain

Star Bright

Pink Fairy

Heart to Heart

Diamond Star

Semi-dwarf Dreamsicle

Semi-dwarf Raspberry Finesse

Semi-dwarf Sweet Pea

Unnamed dwarf

Unnamed Semi-dwarf

Frangipani Mosaic Virus in Plumeria

Viruses are one of infectious pathogens. Like other plants, plumerias can be infested with viruses. The particular types of viruses such as Frangipani Mosaic virus (FrMV) found in infested plumeria may cause discolorations and/or distortions in leaves and flowers and stunt the plant growth. The symptoms are highly variable, depending on the variety and the environment. Knowing the nature of FrMV (especially viral transmission) as well as using precaution when handling the plants are the key steps in preventing it from spreading. FrMV and its symptoms found in plumeria in Thailand are emphasized on this page. Coloration markings caused by FrMV and by other means are also mentioned here. Virus causing Color Break in Plumeria Based upon field/laboratory tests and observation of infected plumeria plants from various places for a number of years, it comes into a conclusion that Frangipani Mosaic Virus has a minimal effect on the growth and the health of most plumerias with the excepti...

Natural, Chimeral and Viral Variegation (Splash) in Plumeria

Variegation in plants is described as the appearance of differently colored zones in the plant's organs such as leaves or flowers, and it is mostly manifested as stripes, blotches, steaks or splashes. The word "Splash" has been widely used to describe pigmentation patternings or variegations in plumerias by a number of plumeria glowers. Splash such as natural splash is a form of natural colorations which is genetically regulated but its phenotype can be affected by a number of factors, and is often mistaken for other kinds of splashes or vice versa. Differentiating between virus induced symptom (viral splash), natural coloration (natural splash) and variegated mosaics due to shoot apical meristem layer-specific mutations (chimeral splash) in plumeria can be challenging. This requires experience, and many times it needs to be investigated scientifically in laboratory. Below is a brief overview on basic characteristics of these splashes and a few similar variegation...

Cassia Hybrids in Landscapes

In general, most Cassia trees thrive in hot and humid climate and bloom profusely following a prolonged period of dry season. In the tropic, these delightful Cassia trees burst into blooms with spectacular cascades of inflorescences of flowers throughout summer months, which is a sight to behold. On rainy days, the fallen colorful flower petals carpeting the ground underneath the trees looks completely magical. Their blooms are either red, pink, yellow or orange in color. Hybrid offsprings with the blending of traits from these Cassia species produce a wide range of colors that do not normally exist in nature. The blossoms range in hue from deep yellow to white, from pink or red to deep orange, or the combination of these colors (rainbow). Cross pollination between species can occur naturally or it can be facilitated by humans. A bright orange Cassia Hybrid in Author's Collection Like most species of Cassia, their hybrids are remarkably resilient as t...

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