07-31-2007, 07:58 PM
I grew up in Honolulu just down the street from the "pikake growing capitol" (or so it seemed) in Waialae. The area is relatively hot and dry. It's an area where you have to water your plants every 2-3 days (impressed upon me my during my recent visit). Ask an airport lei stand person. They may be able to tell you where they buy their flowers from, i.e., where the best growing climate on (or off) the Island is.