How to Grow White Plumeria Plant Cuttings

Plumeria, also known as frangipani, is a fragrant small tree indigenous to the tropical areas of America. Several species of Plumeria produce white blooms. Plumeria rubra is deciduous while Plumeria obtusa is evergreen. Each flower is five-petaled and may get up to 3 inches in diameter, with glossy green leaves. The plants favor warm, tropical temperatures, in full sun and thrive in slightly acidic soils. Plumeria plants are usually propagated by cuttings to preserve the cultivar and create a clone. Cuttings that are taken in spring and summer have the most rapid root establishment. Tip cuttings with some gray wood are the most stable and healthy.

Sharp knife
Alcohol
Swab
Rooting hormone
4- to 6-inch pot
Peat moss
Sand
Bamboo stake
Twine
Scissors
Seedling heat mat

Instructions

- 1
  Sterilize a sharp knife with alcohol. Cutting at a slight angle to create a larger root area, cut off a piece of healthy terminal wood that is 12 to 18 inches long.
- 2
  Leave the cutting out to dry for a week. A callus forms on the end, giving it a whitish cast and helping to prevent rot. Dip the end into rooting hormone and shake the excess off.
- 3
  Fill a pot with half peat moss and half sand. Moisten the planting medium completely. Dig a small hole in the top and insert the callused end of the cutting in to a depth of 1 1/2 inches. Press the medium around the base of the cutting.
- 4
  Insert a bamboo skewer one inch away from the cutting and secure it to the plant with twine. Tie it loosely so you don't hurt the tender plant material. Put the pot on a seedling heat mat to keep the soil warm in a full sun location.
- 5
  Watch for new leaves, which indicate new roots. The process may take six to eight weeks. Allow the plant to establish itself for another month and then transplant to a larger pot or outdoors.

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