@@RogersGardensCDM I'm here in Ireland and I have a plumeria I grew from seed. It's about 14" and about 5 years old. For rooting with your method can you tell me what soil and ambient temperature range is required for it to work?
100 agree with you! I went through quite a few because one way or another they were a bit confusing and left me with questions, but this gentleman is great!!!
Hi thank u so much...after watching ur video on Pumeria.....I brought a cutting n wow......it's growing now , it has 2 or 3 small leaves.....Best wishes
Good info, Steve. It's February 18, 2022 now and I will order 4 plumeria cuttings from an Etsy vendor next month when it starts to warm up here in Lake Charles, LA. We are almost to the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy a sub-tropical climate with a few mild freezes (typically low 30's to high 20's for nighttime lows) each year and it will warm back up to the 40's or 50's the next day. There's another UA-cam channel called "Jake's Plumerias" which has a lot of information about this sort of thing. It's my first time dealing with plumerias and I don't want to fail. Two enemies of these plants I've found out are 1. cold weather and 2. root rot, and I'm aware of each and I'm learning what NOT to do watching videos like these. Thanks again for posting. 😊
I’d be happy to send you some cuttings from my pale pink plumeria. I’ve had it in a pot for about 18 years and need to cut it back. I know this is from a year ago but I am in LA if you need some.
@@ascensionmojo2680I am in Texas and am just going on my second year of having three potted plumerias. Do you have yours in the ground or in pots in LA? I'm in zone 8b so it may be drastically different from yours. But since you are a neighboring state, I thought I'd ask.
I was gifted a plumeria and a branch from my tree fell on it and knocked one of the two branches off. It's only about 8 inches long but I'm going try to propagate it. Thanks for the instructions 🤙🏼
I went to visit my mother. She surprised me with Plumeria cuttings from her huge tree. I am so thrilled, you have no idea. I donated my plumerias to church, only to have them sold by the kindest man who's hard of hearing for $5, when I said $15 each, after growing them for two or so years. Of course this women bought them all up knowing they were worth more than $5. They were worth more than $15. So my mother is being kind to me. The thing is, my mother's 85 with arthritis in her hands, and she just broke/tore the branches off the tree, so they are not clean cuts at all but some look basically clean and others show a layered torn look. I'm sure they're good! Should I cut the end with a straight cut? Can I use a knive? Can they be left to dry out as is? It seems horrible when I see your wonderful cutter to use a knive, if it's even necessary.
After letting them dry out they *should* be okay. Plumerias are very hardy so just keep them in slightly moistened soil and let them dry out a little in between waterings, they should root pretty quickly. If she wants, she can cut them on the diagonal and then let them dry for a week, then plant them, too. ~Roger's Gardens
In Australia we call these Frangipani /s, so it's interesting to see the name Plumeria in America. Good video. I also heard that instead of the root stimulant powder, you can also use raw (unprocessed) honey. I did this with a large Dracenea Marginata which was cut off at the base, and it worked.
The plants come from the Americas and both names are used here. However Plumeria is the name of the genus, so it is more correct to use in areas where they may not speak the same language (botanical names are all in Latin and apply universally, regardless of which language the speaker is using)
Hello Steve, thanks for your video..best help I have seen. I have a problem with my young plumeria and was hoping you would help me, not sure if its a parasite. would it be ok if I sent you a few pics so you can see first hand what I am dealing with please?
I have a very tall plant! I’m afraid to take cuttings but it’s getting too large for my house. If i cut the two top branches to root, what happens to the piece left in the pot - will it produce new leaves and flower? Don’t seem to be able to send a photo or I would
Can you grow one that’s cut on the top? I have one that’s getting a bit big and was gonna cut it down but wasn’t sure if I could use parts that are cut on both ends
Thanks for this! I have a cutting from a number of years ago that’s super tall (it’s tripled in height) with no branching. Is there a way to encourage branching?
yes i think spring is the right time to plant cuttings....the ones i planted other seasons just rot...the ones i planted this spring are all about to flower now
Hi! I have a plumeria plant that i got in Oahu 5 years ago as a cut stem. I followed the directions for planting off the pkg and 5 years later it's still thriving! I live on the coast of NC, so winters can get a little too cold for it outside, so it's in a pot sitting behind my sink in the kitchen, corner sink with Windows on each corner. The first year in the spring i had beautiful flowers, but none since then? Also, it is now pretty tall with one main stalk and 2 that shoot off from the top of the main, one to the left, other to the right, and both of those are about 12-18 inches long. My main question is, i plan on cutting off the 2 stalks that shoot out from the main stalk and propogate them into their own plants, but what will happen to my main stalk plant? Will it grow more stalks? It has a tiny hump that came up in btwn the 2 stalks, as if it would be a 3rd stalk, but then it stopped and calloused over...
If your plant isn't blooming, it's not getting enough direct sun. You may also try some Bloom Booster fertilizer. When you take the cuttings from the main stalk, the main stalk will grow more branches right below from where the cuts were made.
I live in Arizona and I plant 15 plumeria, I got from Loves and Home Depot , some is good they lost leaves and some was very soft and they die . Maybe I make mistakes and watered every day ? I like you , you are amazing person!
I’m new to plumeria and replanting. I’m doing your method 🤞but in the process, I broke off the top 8 inches. It had started to leaf. But the other end has a very nice root ball. How do I save the ball part because that’s now exposed?
I got a cutting middle of August and started to root it, watering once. Late September, I tugged a little and there was no give indicating probable root formation. My concern is the stalk under the soil looks dehydrated? It's still hard. How do I hydrate this part of the stalk.
Hi I followed your directions but forgot about the cuttings while waiting for them to callous. How do I know if it’s too late to plant them? Have they died if I waited 3 wks?!
Someone just gave me 4 cuttings. I know spring is better, but can i do inow? I live in southern calif. Thanks, i am waiting for it to callus so have a bit of time.
Hi! I went to Hawaii last moth and bought a plumeria cutting. Its dry in the bottom ready to plant but I don’t know which rooting hormone and fertilizer to buy ? Could you recommend me a brand ? Also, I live in San Antonio Texas, now is extremely hot, do you think it’s better to wait until is not so hot? I was thinking to put it my bathroom window until the weather is not so hot. Could you give me your recommendations ? Thank you
I have several plumeria plants that I started from stems and transferred into one and two gallon pots. They are now producing their first leaves and some are flowering. How do you know when it is time to plant in the ground or re-pot into larger pots? I would prefer to get them into the ground but if it is safer to re-pot into larger pots I will do that.
Hi Steve.I live in Illinois.Have a 8-10 ‘ plumeria needing transplantation.It is currently in a square,flimsy plastic pot(13”). I ‘d like your recommendation regarding size & material of the pot.I am considering a fiberglass pot Thank you
i cut off two branches, let them dry and put them right into sandy soil in Florida. It only flower about 10 days before i leave for Canada and was hoping there was a way to get more than one flowering.
Help: We had a medium sized plumeria planted. It broke off at about 3 inches. I brought it in and stuck it in water. I am looking to learn how to save the plant that broke away and the portion that is in the ground.
Hi! I don’t understand why dry it first before planting? Thats opposite of most other cuttings for propagation. I just cut 2 off my dad’s plant and potted them up about 2 hours later(2 days ago). Should I pull them up and dry first?TIA!
Roger's Gardens thanks, it was not rotting, probably because the soil had all dried out 😬. When you say not to water again for a few weeks, but if it is completely dry, I would assume its safe to ‘moisten’ the soil a bit? Thanks!
If a cutting is taken while dormant will it bleed sap? I just took mine outside yesterday, took a cutting a bit ago and it didn't bleed. I'm slightly concerned. Can't find answers. Can anyone help?
Plumerias are super easy to propagate and although when they are dormant is usually best, if they have lightly moist soil and are allowed to go pretty dry during the winter months. It will almost always 'take'. We look forward to your next visit, Suzanne
I did this with a cuttings I was given. I rooted three cuttings back in the fall and only one survived but here we are 9 months later and it just bloomed. So be patient. It may take some time but it will happen.
I cut some plumerias and put them in wet soil right away. They started growing, but after 4 weeks they tapered off. I pulled one out of the soil and there was no roots started. Is this bcz i didnt let them dry (close bottom cut off) first? Did they just suck water from bottom and fiz out? I have since pulled them out and put them on the concrete to dry. Do you think they will start up again if i put them in soil?
It's hard to say because I don't know how wet the soil was. It's recommended to let the plumeria dry out after cutting it, yes, but as long as the soil isn't too moist, it shouldn't be a problem. Plumerias tend to thrive on neglect (leaning towards succulent type care) and as long as it hasn't begun rotting, it should be fine but make sure that when you water, that it should dry out between waterings. - Roger's Gardens
I have been watching different videos of cuttings. Everyone are diffferent. Some say after cutting take out all the leaves and leave it for 1 week on the shade. Some cutting videos plant it right away. So which one plant right away? Or leave the cutting for a week or so?
There are many ways to be successful with plumeria cuttings. Usually the best time is while they are dormant but they are so hearty and easy to grow that most times you should be okay, as long as there is good drainage and the soil is not too wet for the cutting, especially over wintering. We look forward to your next visit, Suzanne
Hi, i have planted my frangipanis in a pot but slowly slowly i find the stem going black on one and on the other ots slowing shriveling... by any chance you wouldnt know how to make it survive? I have alreay lost one pot and dont want to lose the rest.
Hi, We would need to see photos to give you advice. Feel free to email the images to Marketing@rogersgardens.com and we will let you know what you need to do. Also, let us know how often you are watering it. Thank you.
I hope you see this comment. I know this video is 8 years ago but my question is *how much sunlight does a cutting need?* No roots calloused over just put into soil. How much sunlight? I had mine in direct sunlight and was told I was going to kill all 22 of my cutting. I was told to give them as much daylight as possible from rooting to growth and my friend is telling me the opposite.
I live in Southern California ; most of my neighbors grow these. A friend has a long standing plant , though it is in a big pot. This year , the leaves are looking curled and deformed. What could that be from?
Hello, Steve! I recently bought four cuttings to attempt to grow Plumerias, which were my favorite flower for leis when I lived in Hawaii. I watched a ton of videos before I planted my cuttings so I wouldn't screw it up and so my cuttings would have the best chances of survival. I could swear I saw a video that said to cut the dried out end of the cutting at an angle before coating it in the rooting hormone and planting. I did allow enough time for the rooting hormone to dry out before I planted the cuttings, but we're talking minutes, not days. I'm concerned that I may have done it wrong and caused them to not want to take root and grow. Should I pull them up and start all over again? How long do they typically take to form roots and is there a way I'd be able to tell, short of pulling them out of the pots?? I have noticed that each of the pots has 2 or 3 little green seedlings of some sort (weeds??) popping up, so something is definitely growing! One of my cuttings had an inflo on it that I assume had gone dormant last winter, so I was super excited about that, until one of my cats decided to remove it (jerk). Should I be concerned about that? Will it still grow those again in the future? Thanks so much for your wonderful and helpful videos and for answering questions for all us amateurs and hopefuls. Kay
Hi Kay, I hope your cuttings are growing by now, however, yes, you should let the cut end dry out for a week or three, until it is brown or calloused just like a humans' wound that creates a "scab" or crust. Cutting on an angle is not vital, but, provides a larger area for roots to begin growing, a larger area for rooting hormone to affix and if all the leaves are gone, you know which end to plant! You will know when the cutting has roots, as leaf growth will begin. The flower head will grow anew - no need to stress, plus you do not want flowers to be growing at the same time as the cutting is trying to grow new roots. Yes, weeds are opportunistic and only rob the soil in your pots of its nutrients; nutrients that should be left for the cutting, so pull any weeds out as soon as you see them. Personally I make my Frangipani cuttings slightly differently to the method described in this clip. Cuttings can be taken at almost any time of year, however, for best results, take your cuttings at the first sign of new seasons' growth in early spring, as the plant is moving from Winter dormancy to Spring/Summer growth. I like using this opportunity to also "shape" the donor plant, by taking the cuttings from area(s) where you want the donor plant to not extend its' growth. Select a healthy branch between 8 and 14 inches or so, although they can be longer or shorter, the 8-14 inch length makes them easier to handle. After removing the cutting from the donor plant, I trim the length back to the desired length, making a 45 degree cut at the rooting end. Next I place the cutting(s) in a bucket and fill it with water until all the cut end(s) are submerged, so about 4 inches of water is usually enough, and let them soak for about 10-15 minutes. You will notice a lot of sap in the water - this is normal and of no consequence. Take the cutting out of the water and let "drip dry" for a minute or two. Next, I use a small paintbrush to apply rooting gel/liquid (Clonex purple is good) to the cut end. Let the cuttings absorb the gel for 30-60 minutes, then trim back the leaves and/or any flower buds, leaving perhaps 1 or 2 of the smallest leaves, if indeed the cutting has any leaves. After this I place the cuttings in a shaded and well ventilated garage or similar environment, and out of direct sunlight, for 2-6 weeks (depending on climatic conditions), allowing enough time for the cut end to dry completely and form a callous that "heals" the cut end, a bit like a humans' crust/scab on a wound. You will be able to see that the cut end has healed as the cut end will turn brown and look dried out. This is good and this is when the cutting is finally ready to plant. I do not re-apply any rooting hormone, however, if you are really keen or somewhat concerned, a second application of rooting powder or gel can not hurt. (After taking dozens of Frangipani cuttings, not once have I ever applied a second coating of rooting powder or gel and have had 100% success). I then plant the prepared cuttings in a decent sized pot (6-8 inch), as you want to avoid transplanting it too soon and while the cutting is still getting established; i.e. a pot big enough for 2 seasons of growth. For the soil, I use PREMIUM potting mix (skimping on cheap soil will just make it harder for the cutting to thrive). Plant the cutting about 5-6 inches deep and gently firm down the soil. After planting, water once, quite generously, then only water lightly and only when the top 2-4 inches of soil has dried out, which may be 1-15 days or even longer, depending on your climate. I can not stress enough; the soil should be dry-ish to moist only and never wet (apart for the very first watering when planting the cutting, as this allows the previously dried cutting to re-hydrate). If the soil is too wet or the pot watered too often, the cutting will rot. Think borderline neglect while waiting for the cutting to establish itself, which may take between 3-12 weeks, again depending on climate, so don't give up too soon. You will know when the cutting has established itself as leaf growth will begin/become noticeable. Remember; keep the soil moist to dry and never wet; and all should be well. Naturally the cutting can be placed direct in the garden if the soil is healthy and friable, however, starting them in pots makes it easier to monitor them and keep the soil at the desired moisture level. There is no need to feed or fertilize the cuttings until good growth is occurring. Hope this helps. PS - Here in Australia, we call Plumeria "Frangipani".
Yes you can leave it in a pot, but this will limit growth. Best to replant it every two years or so into a larger pot with fresh soil. Premium potting mix works well. If you have limited space, applying a granular, slow release type of fertilizer will help keep your plant healthy. Otherwise placing a layer of organic compost/manure blend each Spring will help, adding more once the compost/manure blend has broken down/been "absorbed", will keep your Plumeria in top condition.
Hello. I purchased a plumeria cutting while in Lihue. I soaked the cutting in water and changed it daily. I now have two full leaves and about 10 unopened ones. How long before I plant it in soil?
Rogers Gardens I have tried to root 2 plumerias and since April, however no roots what so ever. What am I doing wrong? They are firm on the top but dry and wringled on the cut end. They do have some little leaves growing but its as if it just stopped at one point and no roots.
I have not done it yet, ever. That is why I came to watch his video . However many of my neighbors have done it how you did, and I have seen them take quite a while , so maybe there is hope. though the man on video said roots take shorter time than yours. So again, I don 't know for sure.
I had this same situation after buying a cutting in Honolulu. I have had it in water for 3 months! Yikes! I kept waiting on the roots to form, following the package directions. The end is "gooshy" but I have 4 big leaves and several others. Should I let it dry out again, or cut the gooshy end off? I hope my souvenir isn't ruined---I want to help it survive!
Best instructional video on plumeria rooting; short, sweet and to the point!
Wow, thanks!
@@RogersGardensCDM I'm here in Ireland and I have a plumeria I grew from seed. It's about 14" and about 5 years old. For rooting with your method can you tell me what soil and ambient temperature range is required for it to work?
Yeah, my scatter brain actually stayed focused.
100 agree with you! I went through quite a few because one way or another they were a bit confusing and left me with questions, but this gentleman is great!!!
You are awesome! I checked so many videos. But you do it so well for someone that even has zero experience like me.
Thank you for your simple, straight forward instruction and demonstration.
Thanks Steve ! That was short and sweet and very informative !!!
the best instructions for plumeria cuttings I've come across so far . thank you!
Saw a bunch of other videos, but this is by far the best instruction video I've seen on plumerias.
Thank you great video, informative and happy to say no long speech. Direct right to the point
Most utube video are 10 min of bs.
Hi thank u so much...after watching ur video on Pumeria.....I brought a cutting n wow......it's growing now , it has 2 or 3 small leaves.....Best wishes
Good info, Steve. It's February 18, 2022 now and I will order 4 plumeria cuttings from an Etsy vendor next month when it starts to warm up here in Lake Charles, LA. We are almost to the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy a sub-tropical climate with a few mild freezes (typically low 30's to high 20's for nighttime lows) each year and it will warm back up to the 40's or 50's the next day. There's another UA-cam channel called "Jake's Plumerias" which has a lot of information about this sort of thing. It's my first time dealing with plumerias and I don't want to fail. Two enemies of these plants I've found out are 1. cold weather and 2. root rot, and I'm aware of each and I'm learning what NOT to do watching videos like these. Thanks again for posting. 😊
I’d be happy to send you some cuttings from my pale pink plumeria. I’ve had it in a pot for about 18 years and need to cut it back. I know this is from a year ago but I am in LA if you need some.
@@ascensionmojo2680 still have the cuttings? I’ll take one or two!
@@ascensionmojo2680I would *love* cuttings from your Plumeria! I am happy to pay shipping. I'm in NC.
Thank you for the info
@@ascensionmojo2680I am in Texas and am just going on my second year of having three potted plumerias. Do you have yours in the ground or in pots in LA? I'm in zone 8b so it may be drastically different from yours. But since you are a neighboring state, I thought I'd ask.
i tried this and got 2 plants now with foliage in about 4 months but without rooting hormone. this works gr8...
Great video! I had a plumeria accident and ended up with some broken branches, which I’m going to try and root, like you’ve suggested.
Yeah my cat fell on it indoors and broke a 10” top off.
I was gifted a plumeria and a branch from my tree fell on it and knocked one of the two branches off. It's only about 8 inches long but I'm going try to propagate it. Thanks for the instructions 🤙🏼
Did it work for you?
just followed all the instructions and now i have 6 healthy plumeria cuttings . hope i can send you the pictures
Wonderful detailed explanation. So happy I watched this before planting.
I went to visit my mother. She surprised me with Plumeria cuttings from her huge tree. I am so thrilled, you have no idea. I donated my plumerias to church, only to have them sold by the kindest man who's hard of hearing for $5, when I said $15 each, after growing them for two or so years. Of course this women bought them all up knowing they were worth more than $5. They were worth more than $15. So my mother is being kind to me. The thing is, my mother's 85 with arthritis in her hands, and she just broke/tore the branches off the tree, so they are not clean cuts at all but some look basically clean and others show a layered torn look. I'm sure they're good! Should I cut the end with a straight cut? Can I use a knive? Can they be left to dry out as is? It seems horrible when I see your wonderful cutter to use a knive, if it's even necessary.
After letting them dry out they *should* be okay.
Plumerias are very hardy so just keep them in slightly moistened soil and let them dry out a little in between waterings, they should root pretty quickly.
If she wants, she can cut them on the diagonal and then let them dry for a week, then plant them, too. ~Roger's Gardens
Yeah that’s true. It’s a great demo. I’m doing it this weekend.
In Australia we call these Frangipani /s, so it's interesting to see the name Plumeria in America. Good video. I also heard that instead of the root stimulant powder, you can also use raw (unprocessed) honey. I did this with a large Dracenea Marginata which was cut off at the base, and it worked.
India - we call it Frangipani. I thought it was an Indian name / origin 😄
The plants come from the Americas and both names are used here. However Plumeria is the name of the genus, so it is more correct to use in areas where they may not speak the same language (botanical names are all in Latin and apply universally, regardless of which language the speaker is using)
I have my 3 day old cutting-I'm glad I didn't plant it yet! Getting the rooting hormone, peat and pumice tomorrow. Thank you so much!
Hello Steve, thanks for your video..best help I have seen. I have a problem with my young plumeria and was hoping you would help me, not sure if its a parasite. would it be ok if I sent you a few pics so you can see first hand what I am dealing with please?
I have a very tall plant! I’m afraid to take cuttings but it’s getting too large for my house. If i cut the two top branches to root, what happens to the piece left in the pot - will it produce new leaves and flower? Don’t seem to be able to send a photo or I would
thanks Steve for your expert advice really appreciate it
Can you grow one that’s cut on the top? I have one that’s getting a bit big and was gonna cut it down but wasn’t sure if I could use parts that are cut on both ends
Thanks for this! I have a cutting from a number of years ago that’s super tall (it’s tripled in height) with no branching. Is there a way to encourage branching?
Cut the top
Finally what I was looking for. Thank you!
Very nice information provided sir for growing plumeria cuttings
Lovely thankyou so much.👍🙏
Welcome!
yes i think spring is the right time to plant cuttings....the ones i planted other seasons just rot...the ones i planted this spring are all about to flower now
Wonderful video
Omg thank you so much!! A friend got on of these and I was going to take a cutting.. this helped a lot !!!
Hi! I have a plumeria plant that i got in Oahu 5 years ago as a cut stem. I followed the directions for planting off the pkg and 5 years later it's still thriving! I live on the coast of NC, so winters can get a little too cold for it outside, so it's in a pot sitting behind my sink in the kitchen, corner sink with Windows on each corner. The first year in the spring i had beautiful flowers, but none since then? Also, it is now pretty tall with one main stalk and 2 that shoot off from the top of the main, one to the left, other to the right, and both of those are about 12-18 inches long. My main question is, i plan on cutting off the 2 stalks that shoot out from the main stalk and propogate them into their own plants, but what will happen to my main stalk plant? Will it grow more stalks? It has a tiny hump that came up in btwn the 2 stalks, as if it would be a 3rd stalk, but then it stopped and calloused over...
If your plant isn't blooming, it's not getting enough direct sun. You may also try some Bloom Booster fertilizer. When you take the cuttings from the main stalk, the main stalk will grow more branches right below from where the cuts were made.
I live in Arizona and I plant 15 plumeria, I got from Loves and Home Depot , some is good they lost leaves and some was very soft and they die .
Maybe I make mistakes and watered every day ?
I like you , you are amazing person!
Wow I have been doing this all wrong!! Thanks for the info!
I’m new to plumeria and replanting. I’m doing your method 🤞but in the process, I broke off the top 8 inches. It had started to leaf. But the other end has a very nice root ball. How do I save the ball part because that’s now exposed?
Great video, thank you!
Thank you, very good video❤❤
Thank you, I would love to see a video on hawaiian ti leaf plant care.
I got a cutting middle of August and started to root it, watering once. Late September, I tugged a little and there was no give indicating probable root formation. My concern is the stalk under the soil looks dehydrated? It's still hard. How do I hydrate this part of the stalk.
Very helpful. Thank you so much.
Im trying to grow a stem base cut i sealed it but it has no top but my question is that was two weeks ago should water it or wait?
@RogersGardens once I follow this tutorial for my cutting, I’m just not sure how often and/or when to water?
Hi I followed your directions but forgot about the cuttings while waiting for them to callous. How do I know if it’s too late to plant them? Have they died if I waited 3 wks?!
Sorry for getting to you late but if you have the same question in the future if it is green it is alive
Best instruction so far. Thank you. What time of year is safe to cut in Florida?
Someone just gave me 4 cuttings. I know spring is better, but can i do inow? I live in southern calif. Thanks, i am waiting for it to callus so have a bit of time.
Hi! I went to Hawaii last moth and bought a plumeria cutting. Its dry in the bottom ready to plant but I don’t know which rooting hormone and fertilizer to buy ? Could you recommend me a brand ?
Also, I live in San Antonio Texas, now is extremely hot, do you think it’s better to wait until is not so hot? I was thinking to put it my bathroom window until the weather is not so hot. Could you give me your recommendations ? Thank you
My idea is to make a
small incision above a leaf insert scar to force the growth of a new branch. I
don't know if there is any background to this
Very informative, I LOVE plumerias and are in the process of rooting cuttings. What city are you doing this in???! Thank you, :) -michael
I have several plumeria plants that I started from stems and transferred into one and two gallon pots. They are now producing their first leaves and some are flowering. How do you know when it is time to plant in the ground or re-pot into larger pots? I would prefer to get them into the ground but if it is safer to re-pot into larger pots I will do that.
Great video thanks
Hi Steve.I live in Illinois.Have a 8-10 ‘ plumeria needing transplantation.It is currently in a square,flimsy plastic pot(13”). I ‘d like your recommendation regarding size & material of the pot.I am considering a fiberglass pot
Thank you
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What do you do after you have leaves on the top?
i cut off two branches, let them dry and put them right into sandy soil in Florida. It only flower about 10 days before i leave for Canada and was hoping there was a way to get more than one flowering.
I order one online and I cutt the brown end off about a inches will it still root?
Great content. Thank you.🙏🏽 🌺
Glad you enjoyed it!
Can I transplant a 6-inch stock without roots directly into the ground
If a plumeria tip has dried out and browned, can it still come back, or does it need to be cut back to another node?
Help: We had a medium sized plumeria planted. It broke off at about 3 inches. I brought it in and stuck it in water. I am looking to learn how to save the plant that broke away and the portion that is in the ground.
Why put it indoors? Can I set it up outside to get some sun and move it inside when it's raining to avoid overwatering?
Hi! I don’t understand why dry it first before planting? Thats opposite of most other cuttings for propagation. I just cut 2 off my dad’s plant and potted them up about 2 hours later(2 days ago). Should I pull them up and dry first?TIA!
that is how it is done with cactus and succulents so obviously this plant too. Probably so it won't rot before rooting
Tracey South thanks, but not too obvious for me because I dont have any cacti or succulents 😬
Roger's Gardens thanks, it was not rotting, probably because the soil had all dried out 😬. When you say not to water again for a few weeks, but if it is completely dry, I would assume its safe to ‘moisten’ the soil a bit? Thanks!
What is the SuperThrive stuff for that’s shown in the video, but not talked about? I found it in Canada, but it’s almost $50 for 4 ounces.
Your pot had no drainage holes in it? Don't you need those in the pot? How long do you leave in pot once it's rooted before transplanting?
Such an informative video! Thank you!
Do you own a plumeria tree?
If a cutting is taken while dormant will it bleed sap? I just took mine outside yesterday, took a cutting a bit ago and it didn't bleed. I'm slightly concerned. Can't find answers. Can anyone help?
Can you share what is a good fertilizer to use? And how soon after rooting should I share fertilizing?
Gracias por su ayuda, buen video maestro.
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Great tutorial, Steve. I am in SoCal also. Can I propagate plumeria cuttings in September?
Plumerias are super easy to propagate and although when they are dormant is usually best, if they have lightly moist soil and are allowed to go pretty dry during the winter months. It will almost always 'take'. We look forward to your next visit, Suzanne
Instead of drying in out could you put it in water?
What does he do with the stem he cut?
Can you cut a Long Branch into several pieces for propagation?
If I have a larger pot can I put 3 branches in one?
Can you propagate the same way with a 36” stem with multiple stems?
Should you water from below?
thanks roger!
I did this with a cuttings I was given. I rooted three cuttings back in the fall and only one survived but here we are 9 months later and it just bloomed. So be patient. It may take some time but it will happen.
Ho, How long does it usually take for the rooted tree you cut the branch from to grow more branches?
Very useful . Going to try it.
I cut some plumerias and put them in wet soil right away. They started growing, but after 4 weeks they tapered off. I pulled one out of the soil and there was no roots started. Is this bcz i didnt let them dry (close bottom cut off) first? Did they just suck water from bottom and fiz out? I have since pulled them out and put them on the concrete to dry. Do you think they will start up again if i put them in soil?
It's hard to say because I don't know how wet the soil was.
It's recommended to let the plumeria dry out after cutting it, yes, but as long as the soil isn't too moist, it shouldn't be a problem. Plumerias tend to thrive on neglect (leaning towards succulent type care) and as long as it hasn't begun rotting, it should be fine but make sure that when you water, that it should dry out between waterings. - Roger's Gardens
I have been watching different videos of cuttings. Everyone are diffferent. Some say after cutting take out all the leaves and leave it for 1 week on the shade. Some cutting videos plant it right away. So which one plant right away? Or leave the cutting for a week or so?
There are many ways to be successful with plumeria cuttings. Usually the best time is while they are dormant but they are so hearty and easy to grow that most times you should be okay, as long as there is good drainage and the soil is not too wet for the cutting, especially over wintering. We look forward to your next visit, Suzanne
Hi, i have planted my frangipanis in a pot but slowly slowly i find the stem going black on one and on the other ots slowing shriveling... by any chance you wouldnt know how to make it survive? I have alreay lost one pot and dont want to lose the rest.
Hi, We would need to see photos to give you advice. Feel free to email the images to Marketing@rogersgardens.com and we will let you know what you need to do. Also, let us know how often you are watering it. Thank you.
Hi, where can I get plumerias I'm looking for the rainbow, the white and the yellow?
I hope you see this comment. I know this video is 8 years ago but my question is
*how much sunlight does a cutting need?*
No roots calloused over just put into soil. How much sunlight? I had mine in direct sunlight and was told I was going to kill all 22 of my cutting. I was told to give them as much daylight as possible from rooting to growth and my friend is telling me the opposite.
Can I transplant a 6 inch diameter
Cut all leaves? He still left the small ones on top! I always leaves small ones myself or one bigger one if no small ones.
What size pumice do you recommend?
Awesome thanks 🙏
Is June to late to cut and propagate?
I live in Southern California ; most of my neighbors grow these. A friend has a long standing plant , though it is in a big pot. This year , the leaves are looking curled and deformed. What could that be from?
Hello, Steve! I recently bought four cuttings to attempt to grow Plumerias, which were my favorite flower for leis when I lived in Hawaii. I watched a ton of videos before I planted my cuttings so I wouldn't screw it up and so my cuttings would have the best chances of survival. I could swear I saw a video that said to cut the dried out end of the cutting at an angle before coating it in the rooting hormone and planting. I did allow enough time for the rooting hormone to dry out before I planted the cuttings, but we're talking minutes, not days. I'm concerned that I may have done it wrong and caused them to not want to take root and grow. Should I pull them up and start all over again? How long do they typically take to form roots and is there a way I'd be able to tell, short of pulling them out of the pots?? I have noticed that each of the pots has 2 or 3 little green seedlings of some sort (weeds??) popping up, so something is definitely growing!
One of my cuttings had an inflo on it that I assume had gone dormant last winter, so I was super excited about that, until one of my cats decided to remove it (jerk). Should I be concerned about that? Will it still grow those again in the future?
Thanks so much for your wonderful and helpful videos and for answering questions for all us amateurs and hopefuls.
Kay
Hi Kay, I hope your cuttings are growing by now, however, yes, you should let the cut end dry out for a week or three, until it is brown or calloused just like a humans' wound that creates a "scab" or crust. Cutting on an angle is not vital, but, provides a larger area for roots to begin growing, a larger area for rooting hormone to affix and if all the leaves are gone, you know which end to plant! You will know when the cutting has roots, as leaf growth will begin. The flower head will grow anew - no need to stress, plus you do not want flowers to be growing at the same time as the cutting is trying to grow new roots. Yes, weeds are opportunistic and only rob the soil in your pots of its nutrients; nutrients that should be left for the cutting, so pull any weeds out as soon as you see them.
Personally I make my Frangipani cuttings slightly differently to the method described in this clip. Cuttings can be taken at almost any time of year, however, for best results, take your cuttings at the first sign of new seasons' growth in early spring, as the plant is moving from Winter dormancy to Spring/Summer growth. I like using this opportunity to also "shape" the donor plant, by taking the cuttings from area(s) where you want the donor plant to not extend its' growth.
Select a healthy branch between 8 and 14 inches or so, although they can be longer or shorter, the 8-14 inch length makes them easier to handle. After removing the cutting from the donor plant, I trim the length back to the desired length, making a 45 degree cut at the rooting end. Next I place the cutting(s) in a bucket and fill it with water until all the cut end(s) are submerged, so about 4 inches of water is usually enough, and let them soak for about 10-15 minutes. You will notice a lot of sap in the water - this is normal and of no consequence. Take the cutting out of the water and let "drip dry" for a minute or two. Next, I use a small paintbrush to apply rooting gel/liquid (Clonex purple is good) to the cut end. Let the cuttings absorb the gel for 30-60 minutes, then trim back the leaves and/or any flower buds, leaving perhaps 1 or 2 of the smallest leaves, if indeed the cutting has any leaves.
After this I place the cuttings in a shaded and well ventilated garage or similar environment, and out of direct sunlight, for 2-6 weeks (depending on climatic conditions), allowing enough time for the cut end to dry completely and form a callous that "heals" the cut end, a bit like a humans' crust/scab on a wound. You will be able to see that the cut end has healed as the cut end will turn brown and look dried out. This is good and this is when the cutting is finally ready to plant.
I do not re-apply any rooting hormone, however, if you are really keen or somewhat concerned, a second application of rooting powder or gel can not hurt. (After taking dozens of Frangipani cuttings, not once have I ever applied a second coating of rooting powder or gel and have had 100% success). I then plant the prepared cuttings in a decent sized pot (6-8 inch), as you want to avoid transplanting it too soon and while the cutting is still getting established; i.e. a pot big enough for 2 seasons of growth. For the soil, I use PREMIUM potting mix (skimping on cheap soil will just make it harder for the cutting to thrive). Plant the cutting about 5-6 inches deep and gently firm down the soil. After planting, water once, quite generously, then only water lightly and only when the top 2-4 inches of soil has dried out, which may be 1-15 days or even longer, depending on your climate.
I can not stress enough; the soil should be dry-ish to moist only and never wet (apart for the very first watering when planting the cutting, as this allows the previously dried cutting to re-hydrate). If the soil is too wet or the pot watered too often, the cutting will rot. Think borderline neglect while waiting for the cutting to establish itself, which may take between 3-12 weeks, again depending on climate, so don't give up too soon. You will know when the cutting has established itself as leaf growth will begin/become noticeable. Remember; keep the soil moist to dry and never wet; and all should be well. Naturally the cutting can be placed direct in the garden if the soil is healthy and friable, however, starting them in pots makes it easier to monitor them and keep the soil at the desired moisture level. There is no need to feed or fertilize the cuttings until good growth is occurring.
Hope this helps.
PS - Here in Australia, we call Plumeria "Frangipani".
Can you leave the Plumeria in a Pot or do you have to plant in the ground?
Yes you can leave it in a pot, but this will limit growth. Best to replant it every two years or so into a larger pot with fresh soil. Premium potting mix works well.
If you have limited space, applying a granular, slow release type of fertilizer will help keep your plant healthy. Otherwise placing a layer of organic compost/manure blend each Spring will help, adding more once the compost/manure blend has broken down/been "absorbed", will keep your Plumeria in top condition.
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So what does the rooting hormone do exactly ?
Thank you for this
My brothers were playing in the backyard and one of the branches broke off cleanly 🥲
Nice
Steve your the BEST
Very nice and informative video,Thanks.
Hello. I purchased a plumeria cutting while in Lihue. I soaked the cutting in water and changed it daily. I now have two full leaves and about 10 unopened ones. How long before I plant it in soil?
Rogers Gardens I have tried to root 2 plumerias and since April, however no roots what so ever. What am I doing wrong? They are firm on the top but dry and wringled on the cut end. They do have some little leaves growing but its as if it just stopped at one point and no roots.
I have not done it yet, ever. That is why I came to watch his video . However many of my neighbors have done it how you did, and I have seen them take quite a while , so maybe there is hope. though the man on video said roots take shorter time than yours. So again, I don 't know for sure.
I had this same situation after buying a cutting in Honolulu. I have had it in water for 3 months! Yikes! I kept waiting on the roots to form, following the package directions. The end is "gooshy" but I have 4 big leaves and several others. Should I let it dry out again, or cut the gooshy end off? I hope my souvenir isn't ruined---I want to help it survive!
good intruction
hello Steve I bought a plumeria in 2011 it is now over a meter but I have no flowers ,,, how to have flowers thank you
Is it getting at least 6 hours of sun every day? They need heat and sun to bloom.