I have a beautiful plumera in Central Florida. I have been told you can trim it and put trimmings in the ground.
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Pam on May 21, 2012Yes, that is how they get new plants. On QVC, there is a company from Hawaii that sells tropicals and they show how to cut and get new plants. They cut the top of a stalk about 10 inches from the top, took all leaves off and let the bottom cut end dry. Then put in soil and it should start a new plant. I'll try to find the web site and post it for youHelpful Reply
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Pam on May 21, 2012Here's the directions and the length of the cuttings. Hope this helps. Plant separately in 6" pots Place in full sun Keep well-watered Fertilize during growing season; discontinue use in winter dormancy Bloom period generally runs from mid-July through September If temperatures drop below 45F to 50F, move container-grown plants inside Matures to 20"H to 30"H in 16 to 24 months, with a 16"W to 20"W per cutting spread Annual USDA hardiness zone 10Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on May 22, 2012Phyllis, as Pam says, cuttings are the most common way of propagating plumeria. Larger hardwood cuttings should be allowed to dry several days while leafy tip cuttings should be planted immediately.Helpful Reply
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Alethea S on May 22, 2012It would never hurt to try!Helpful Reply
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Leona G on May 22, 2012I have several plumera that I have started in this way. It is a great way to get extra plants. Because they bleed you have to let them harden or use charcoal on the tips. I just usually let them sit a couple of days after I take the cuttings and then pot up. Do not keep to moist as they will rot. Good Luck.Helpful Reply
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Tracy R on May 23, 2012Plumeria cuttings are easy to grow with a little growth hormone and good soil.Helpful Reply
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Melissa K on May 23, 2012At this time, I am rooting a plumera in water. I find that it roots exactly like my angel trumpets. dog broke a limb off, so I placed it in about 4 inches of water (up to the leaf line) and there are root buds forming as we speak.Helpful Reply
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PHYLLIS P on Jun 07, 2012Thanks everyone for all your responses to my plumeria question. I have done this and it works! Mine started blooming in Febuary. Of course that is Spring here so I get all kinds of flowers all year long!Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jun 08, 2012Glad you had success, Phyllis.Helpful Reply
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