Plumaria trees can be propagated from
cuttings, normally 1-2 feet long. This method preserves the characteristics of
the selected cultivar. Before placing the cutting in the ground, they need to “cure”
in a dry place for at least two weeks.
After curing, it is important to plant the cuttings in a well-drained soil; they may also be planted in a pot. Although not required, treating the base of the cutting with a rooting compound (0.3% indolebutyric acid) will enhance rooting.
After curing, it is important to plant the cuttings in a well-drained soil; they may also be planted in a pot. Although not required, treating the base of the cutting with a rooting compound (0.3% indolebutyric acid) will enhance rooting.
Plumeria
can also be propagated from seed collected from the tree. It is interesting to
note that seeds from trees with white flowers produce mostly white-flowered
seedlings; dark red will produce red, and yellow will produce yellow. On the
other hand, pinks and multicolored plants will produce a range of colors in their
seedlings.
Photo by Forest and Kim Starr
Photo by Forest and Kim Starr
