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Feb 24, 2024 6:01 PM CST
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Name: Nancy
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The hummer is on the Cuphea Vermillionaire, and Supertunia Bubblegum Vista, taken from my backyard planters.

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Feb 24, 2024 6:07 PM CST
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Feb 24, 2024 10:52 PM CST
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Stunning banner, really beautiful! Lovey dubby
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Feb 24, 2024 11:06 PM CST
Name: Gigi AdeniumPlumeria
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How come we don't get hummers? I have a huge mango full of blooms but no hummers. Surely the mango blooms have nectars.
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Feb 25, 2024 6:55 AM CST
Name: Dianne
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Feb 25, 2024 9:08 AM CST
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Name: Nancy
Northeastern Illinois (Zone 5b)
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Thank you! Gigi, I'm not sure hummers overwinter in Florida, do they? Some sites say they do, but most say they move on.

From The University of Florida Extension:
Although some birds may stay in south Florida year-round, most winter in Mexico and South America. Males arrive in Florida in March. Females arrive about a week later.


And Wild Birds Unlimited, also says that most will migrate across the Gulf.

If you mean a typical Mango tree, I'm not sure they attract hummers, but it might just because they're not around when they bloom. But I would think your mass of adeniums would attract them in summer. It's one of those things unless you're constantly watching for them, you might never notice them around.
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