Examine the plant for black branches or stems that are dead, especially near the tips. Prune the stems back to healthy tissue using hand pruners, or prune off the limbs entirely using a pruning saw. Prune all limbs back to the junction at the main trunk, and angle them downward so they don't collect water.
Examine the height of the Vera Cruz Rose plumeria to determine if you want it to be shorter. If so, cut the vertical limbs back to any height desired using the pruning saw or loppers. You can even top the tree completely at the top of the main vertical trunk, and it will regrow new branches. Do not cut it lower than 12 inches above the ground.
Spray all pruning cuts with a fungicide spray until they are saturated to prevent fungal infections.