Tips

Hippie & Chick’s Plumeria Tips

#1 way to kill a plumeria is to overwater it!

(Don’t water a cutting until you have leaves)

 

 

 Soil for rooting and planting:

⅓ nice potting soil

⅓ sand

⅓ Perlite or pumice

1 pinch bone meal

(You also can also use prepackaged cactus mix)

 

This is an easy way to root a plumeria cutting.

1.           For the highest rate of success dip the stick in water and then rooting hormone.

2.           Put the stick in (3-4 inches deep) in a clear plastic bag(sandwich size is OK) with slightly damp Rooting Soil.

3.           Try to get all the air out of the bag and seal the top off with electrical tape, wrapping tightly.

4.           Place in a warm area (bottom heat encourages root growth), but not necessarily in direct sunlight. Do not water.

5.           Once it roots (usually 3 to 6 weeks), remove it from the bag and pot it 3-4 inches deep, in the same type of soil mix. At first, you may need to use rocks or a stick to keep it from falling over.

6.           Once it has 2 or 3 leaves,1 to 2 inches long, move it to a sunny spot and water it until the water comes out the bottom of the pot.

7.             Water again when the soil is pretty much dry (usually about once a week in the summer). You can spray the leaves in between, as well.

Disclaimer: These are some of the things that have worked for us. We are trying some new things this year! Everyone has their own tips and tricks. There a multitude of resources on the internet.

 

Thanks,

Hippie & Chick