How to Clone Plumeria Clippings

Cut a stem measuring 12 to 24 inches, using a clean, sharp knife. Set the stem aside in a warm, dry spot for one to two weeks, or until the cut end heals and forms a callus. Allowing the cut to heal helps to prevent the stem from rotting.

Fill a 1-gallon pot with a light, well-draining potting mixture, such as a mixture of equal parts commercial potting soil and sand or perlite. You can also use a potting mixture formulated for cactus and palms.

Pinch the leaves from the stem. Dip the bottom 1 inch of the stem in water, and then into a powdered, liquid or gel rooting hormone.

Plant the plumeria stem 2 to 3 inches deep in the moist rooting medium. Firm the rooting medium with your hand, then stick a wooden or plastic stake in the pot next to the plumeria stem. Use soft garden twine to tie the stem to the stake.

Water the potting mixture until water drips through the drainage hole. Let the container drain thoroughly and don't place it on a drainage tray or saucer.

Place the pot a sunny, warm spot. If the weather is hot, place the plant in broken or filtered light. Don't water the pot again until new leaves appear -- usually after about one month. Watering during this time will cause the plant to rot. After leaves appear, water the plant whenever the top 2 inches of soil feel dry to the touch.

Plant the rooted plumeria directly into the garden. Plumeria grows in most types of soil as long as the soil isn't cold or soggy. Alternatively, plant the plumeria into a larger, 2-gallon container.