Growing Plumeria from Cuttings. Part 1

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The best time to take plumeria cuttings for propagation is in the Spring when the plumeria trees are coming out of dormancy and are actively growing. A callus needs to form before rooting is attempted to increase the likelihood of rooting success. There are two main processes we will cover which are:

PART 1 Prepping the plumeria cutting for Callusing.

PART 2 Rooting the callused cutting in Perlite.

List of things you will need:

1. Healthy Plumeria Cuttings

2. Small saw and Pruners

3. Rooting Hormone and Container

4. Hydrogen Peroxide or Alcohol and Container

5. BeesWax or Saran Wrap

6. Double Boiler (If using BeesWax)

7. Bucket

8. Water

9. Perlite

Prepping the plumeria cutting for Callusing.

1. Disinfect your tools with hydrogen peroxide or alcohol.

2. Cut off all leaves and inflos (except for anything that is newly growing) This helps the cutting preserve moisture and direct energy to rooting.

3. With your saw make a straight cut at the end of the plumeria cutting.

4. Sap will flow from the cut, allow it to dry up.

5. Disinfect the end of the cutting with hydrogen peroxide or alcohol.

6. Apply a rooting hormone. (Clonex Gel or Powdered Gel)

7. If using wax, melt wax in a double boiler. If using saran wrap cut a piece of saran wrap to seal the end of the cutting.

8. If using wax, dip the cutting in the melted wax to seal the end. If using saran wrap, tightly seal the end of the cutting to prevent moisture loss.

9. Store the cuttings upright in a warm location out of direct sunlight. (I like to use a bucket.)

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