Cuttings Plumeria
Cuttings Plumeria
Frangipani (Plumeria) Propagation
Frangipanis are easy to propagate - both From Seeds and from cuttings. Whilst propagation can be done almost all year round, you do have to treat cuttings differently at different times of the year.
Propagating From Seeds
When propagating by seed, the results can be a little unpredictable. You will get a plant bearing some resemblance to its parent, but it is unlikely to be an exact duplicate. It usually takes three years or so before your new plant blooms, whereas with plant propagation from cuttings you should see your new Frangipani Flowers in the First Year.
Seeds should be sown when the seed pod splits in early spring. The minimum temperature should be at least 18°C. Simply place your seed into the pot, ensuring the soil stays slightly moist until your seedling appears, which may take up to a fortnight. But don't despair if it doesn't pop up when you expect - it just may not be warm enough. I've had a plant shoot 12 weeks after I planted it, so keep at it!
Propagating From Cuttings
Propagation by cuttings takes the guesswork out of it - your new frangipani will be an exact duplicate of the parent plant. Cuttings can be taken at any time of year, though they are easiest to manage in winter when the tree is bare.
There are two methods for taking frangipani cuttings - hard wood (during winter) or semi ripe wood (during spring or even summer when the plant is in bloom). Cuttings should be a minimum of 30cm (or 12") in length and preferably no more than 60cm (or 24").
Take hard wood cuttings when the plant is dormant in winter. If white latex is still flowing, allow to dry in a cool dark place for a few days before planting in free draining compost or sand.
Take semi ripe cuttings of stem tips in early spring before leaves form. Allow the wound to dry before inserting it in free draining compost or sand.
If propagating in summer, choose a section which does not have any flowers. Remove any leaves other than those at the very tip. Ensure you make a clean cut, reducing the trauma on the plant and enabling faster healing. Leave the cutting aside for at least five weeks, ideally in an upright position in a dry location. Again, you must allow the wound to dry before planting.
The cut must be clean and straight. If someone has given you a cutting with a ragged end, recut with secateurs to form a clean wound. And don't worry if the cutting is smaller or larger than the recommended cutting size above. I have had people give me much smaller cuttings (around 6") and much larger cuttings (one was around 3½ feet with at least 6 branches on it). Just keep an eye on the wound, and plant out when dry. With the giant cutting I received, I planted it against a brick wall which receives sun year round, and supported it with stakes for the first year. It is now a rather large tree.
With all cuttings, water in well and then once every few weeks if the soil is dry, otherwise leave them alone until new leaves appear. You may need to support your frangipani with a stake or ropes for a few weeks until the roots anchor it firmly in position. When new leaves appear, you can re-plant directly into the garden or into a large pot filled with quality, free draining, potting mix.
About the Author
Diane Ellis is co-owner of the site All Things Frangipani where you'll find information about frangipanis (plumeria) including growing tips, propagation, and frangipani pests and diseases. You can also buy beautiful frangipani gifts such as jewellery, UV resistant outdoor stickers, toiletries, gift packs, and hand crafted bags.
Are plumeria trees fast or slow growing trees? And, how big do they get?
I want to grow some plumeria trees and need to decide if I want to purchase cuttings (cheap) or purchase potted trees already guaranteed with leaves and blooms. Also, how big do these trees grow?
Purchase cuttings. With enough sun and water (and root stimulator the first year), they will grow about a foot per year. Their only drawback is that they aren't cold tolerant (bring inside when temps get consistantly under 50F at night) and when they get big are hard to store. Though the storage is a snap because you just stop watering them until it's time to put them back out in the spring.
The largest I've seen was at a local nursery. They had 1 specimen in their greenhouse whose branches were about 40 feet long.
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