Plumeria Society of South Texas - PSST

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The PSST plumeria collection was in place at the Botanical Gardens prior to the 1996 dedication of the Botanical Gardens Exhibit House, Orchid House, and Visitor's Center. It was established with more than 100 plumerias from the member's personal gardens. In 1996, the collection was moved to its current more prominent location around the Willoughby Viewing Platform. The Willoughby Viewing Platform was dedicated on September 14, 2016 in honor of Lucian Willoughby, who passed away in 2004 and was a guiding force in the Plumeria Society. The display grew with donations and purchases until it had over 200 plumerias, making it, at one time, the largest display in the continental United States. The collection consisted of approximately 98 large plants before the freeze of 2016. We are busy rebuilding the collection after massive losses. The collection is on display from early March until mid November. It is in full bloom by mid June and is still blooming in November when the collection is stored for the winter. We have a new feature in the collection with the beginning of a "Texas Plumeria" corner by the fish pond. We have two "Texas" plumerias and are in the process of adding a few more. It is difficult to increase the size of the collection as our space at the Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is very limited and our trees are closely packed.

Plumeria are probably the most beautiful and fragrant trees in the plant world. They are also known as frangipani. There are seven species and more than 400 varieties submitted for registration nationally and more than 2,200 names have been submitted to the International Plumeria Society. Colors include reds, pinks, yellows, golds, oranges, roses, whites, lavender, purple, blue tone and all combinations of colors. They come in a wide variety of fragrances. Hawaiian lies are traditionally made from plumeria blooms. Plumerias are native to Mexico and the Caribbean. Plumerias can be planted in the ground, in pots, or in pots in the ground. They can be lifted from the soil and brought indoor for the winter. Without water, the plants loose their leaves and go dormant. They can be replanted in the spring after night time temperatures stay above 40 degrees Fahrenheit and brought back into bloom.