First bloom...

I started growing a potted Plumeria tree here in Virginia about 5 or 6 years ago.

It's continued to grow tall and strong...but it never bloomed/flowered.

I thought maybe the Virginia climate just wasn't what the tree needed, but I was perfectly content to keep it growing.  Just the leaves reminded me of home.

I'm happy and excited to report....a few weeks ago, a flower chute appeared....

and the next thing we knew.....

I give you, my very first Plumeria bloom.....