About John Raby Expertise I can answer many plant identification question base on a few simple questions and good photos. Over the years I have collected a large amount of plant references books. This has been my hobby since childhood.
Experience You could call me a professional greenhouse grower. I have worked in this area for over 30 years. My jobs have been in Texas, Florida, and Michigan. I have studied native plants in these area also. Some would call me a plants man . I have a good working knowledge of plant materials. My current career has me managing 24 acres of greenhouse.
Education/Credentials I hold diplomas from three school in Texas and Michigan. My work demands regular CEU credits in Greenhouse Pesticide Applications.
Expert: John Raby Date: 2/26/2008 Subject: Plumeria
Question When My daughter went to Hawaii 4 years ago, she brought a Plumeria starter plant back home to Pennsylvania. It has only bloomed once but it is growing. It is currently dormant(February). My question is: can you cut off a piece of the stem to create a new plant? If so, how? and when? We live
Answer Marge, You take cutting in early Summer when it is warm in the shade outdoors. Make the cut 8 to 10 inches below the flowering tip. Water in and roots should form in 6 to 8 weeks. Do not over water and keep it in the shade. Direct stick it into a good Cactus mix. Thanks John
