Growing Plumeria in Hawai'i

Hawaii is home to some of the most exotic plumerias in the world. Reputed to awaken the senses with their colors, fragrances, shapes, and foliage, plumeria blossoms require delicate care and skill. Flora enthusiasts will find a plethora of information here about different types of plumeria, asexual propagation, rooting and media structures, cultivation, pest and weed control, hybridization, crosspollination, collecting, and more.

For island visitors, tips on taking home plumeria cuttings with them are included. For serious gardeners and botanists, the art and scientific techniques involved with hybrids, as well as naming and registration of these new varieties, are discussed in a special section.

Presenting over thirty years of botanical experiences and personal discovery by author and plumeria expert Jim Little, along with special diagrams and over 200 full color images, this book is for anyone who is enamored by plumerias. Those who are especially interested in growing their own blossoming trees will find Growing Plumerias in Hawai'i an essential reference guide and addition to their botanical library.

About the Author

Jim Little received his MA degree in Art from the University of California at Davis in 1967 and has enjoyed a long an fulfilling career as a freelance photographer and teacher. During his teaching career, he turned his green thumb and passion for plumerias into a business exporting plumeria plants to the U.S. mainland and selected international countries. Now retired from academia, he continues to operate his plumeria nursery and farm in Hawai'i.