Sixteen FOHXG members took a field trip to the Little Plumeria Farms on the North Shore. Plumeria (Plumeria rubra) although often associated to the Islands especially in lei-making, is not native to Hawaii. The farm was established in 1973 by Jim Little and specializes in rare plumerias and developing exciting new hybrids. The group got to see many different varieties of plumerias that come in many different colors, shape, and smell.
Here, Clark Little (in yellow) gives a talk to the “Friends” on the history of Little Plumeria Farms and their work in developing new cultivars. Next to Clark is his son, Dane, who represents the third generation of Little Plumeria Farms.
Although plumerias can be propagated through seeds, we were taught how to grow via cuttings. It’s been about a month after planting this cutting. Waiting for new leaves to appear.
