My plumeria has a new addition šŸŒ±

I noticed something growing alongside my plumeria, and Iā€™m calling it the plumeriaā€™s little ā€œsonā€! No idea how it got there, but Iā€™m thrilled to see some new life in the pot. What do you thinkā€”bonus plant or an invader?

Hate to break it to you, but the son is probably adopted. :sweat_smile:

A son, yes. Related, probably not.

Jesse said:
A son, yes. Related, probably not.

Definitely a brother from another mother.

Honestly, it kinda looks like a weedā€¦

Thatā€™s likely a weed. If your plumeria cutting hasnā€™t been mature enough to produce seeds (and it would have needed a very noticeable seed pod), then this little guy is definitely not its offspring. Itā€™s best to remove it so it doesnā€™t steal nutrients from your plumeria, which needs all the energy it can get for blooming.

The plumeria isnā€™t just a stepfatherā€”itā€™s the father who stepped up.

Thatā€™s definitely an intruder! :grimacing: On the bright side, your plumeria cutting looks great and healthy!

Maybe itā€™s an emotional support weed. :joy:

If youā€™re new to plumeria care, make sure to get some neem oil and keep an eye out for rust fungusā€”it can creep up fast.

Baby Groot! :green_heart:

Looking forward to seeing what it turns into! Keep us updated!

Where did you get your plumeria cutting?

Avery said:
Where did you get your plumeria cutting?

Funny story! My neighbor grabbed a plumeria cutting from the side of the road in Hawaii while on vacation. After a storm broke one of its branches, he planted the broken piece in a new pot, and it grew. He gave me the cutting as a gift after I showed interest in gardening. Itā€™s doing really well, even through the winter.

@Lennon
Thatā€™s such a thoughtful gift! It seems to love the spot you have it inā€”south-facing window?

Iā€™m imagining someone saying, ā€˜That log had a child!ā€™ :joy:

It might be a sucker coming from the root system. Also, I see new leaves on the top leftā€”your plumeria is thriving!