Root Plumeria Successfully

"Thank you so much for such an informative and engaging experience! I have just begun my journey with growing and enjoying plumeria, and attending the class left me excited to learn more!" (Marisa)

"This was my first class, and it was easy to understand, comfortable, and knowledgeable. Great class!" (Linda)

Price: $40 (tickets are limited)

Includes:

• Hands-on instruction and live demonstrations
• Printed outline for notes
• Guided field trip through the farm
• Extensive Q&A opportunities

Please note: Attendance is intentionally limited to ensure every participant can clearly see the hands-on demonstrations and receive personal interaction throughout the class.

Rooting, potting, repotting, and transplanting are among the most important — and often most challenging — aspects of successfully growing plumerias. In this hands-on class, Mike shares the proven methods, practical techniques, and hard-earned lessons he has developed through more than 25 years of professional plumeria growing.

This is far more than a lecture. Mike demonstrates each process step-by-step so you can confidently apply these techniques at home with your own plants.

Rooting Plumerias

Rooting is often the most difficult skill for plumeria growers to master. Mike will walk you through his complete rooting process, including the methods, materials, timing, and environmental conditions that greatly improve rooting success rates.

Creating the Right Potting Environment

Healthy plumerias begin with the right foundation. Learn how Mike creates a nutrient-rich, well-balanced environment that encourages strong roots and vigorous growth. He will demonstrate his potting process and discuss the soil mixes, containers, products, and supplies he has found most effective over the years.

Repotting Without Stress

Repotting is a major transition in a plumeria’s life. Mike will demonstrate how to safely move plants into larger containers while minimizing transplant shock and encouraging fast recovery and continued growth.

Transplanting into the Ground

Planting plumerias in the ground requires careful planning and attention to several important factors. Mike will share his proven transplanting techniques to help your plumerias establish successfully and thrive in the landscape over the long term.

This class is held in an intimate, in-person setting at Atkinson Plumeria Farm in our open-air shaded classroom. Rain or shine, the class provides plenty of opportunities for questions, interaction, and close-up demonstrations.

What to bring:

• Water bottle (refills provided)
• Hat
• Pen
• Clipboard
• Close-toed shoes
• Aloha spirit
• And wear sunscreen

We’ll be in the shade in our covered, outdoor classroom. This is a rain-or-shine event.

Check-in begins 15 minutes before the event starts. Please allow enough time to arrive, park, and get a seat, as the event will begin promptly at the scheduled start time.

Note: Cancellations are accepted up to 24 hours before the event. Eventbrite ticket fees will be deducted (around 8%).

Details subject to change.

Testimonials:

"The class was great. I really liked the presentation on the big screen." Bob

“Mike answered everyone’s questions and demonstrated everything. Wasn’t the first class I’ve taken, and surely won’t be the last." Jaime

"I took two pages of notes. The outline was super helpful. Dang, I've been doing so many things wrong." Cindy

About Mike:

For more than 30 years, Mike and his wife, Stacy, have owned and operated a thriving plumeria farm on Mt. Helix in La Mesa, California, in San Diego’s East County. Together, they have become internationally recognized leaders in the plumeria community, annually selling hundreds of plumeria plants and more than 15,000 flowers, hosting two major sales events that attract 2,000 attendees, and teaching more than 50 educational classes for hundreds of enthusiasts each year. Through their social media presence, they reach more than one million people worldwide.

Mike and Stacy’s farm and expertise were featured on the PBS television program A Growing Passion in an Emmy Award-winning episode dedicated to plumerias. Mike has taught numerous plumeria workshops throughout Southern California, including presentations for the San Diego Horticultural Society, San Diego Botanic Garden, Master Gardeners programs, garden clubs, and nurseries.

He is the only speaker to have presented at every official plumeria society in the United States. Mike served on the steering committees for the 2016 and 2023 International Plumeria Conferences and is a longtime volunteer and featured speaker for the Southern California Plumeria Society.

In addition to authoring numerous articles on plumerias and tropical gardening, Mike has been interviewed by major media outlets, including MarthaStewart.com and the Los Angeles Times.