How to Grow a Frangipani from a Cutting?

Hi!





I would like to grow a frangipani from a cutting. It is summer here in perth and all of the trees are in flower.


How big can the cutting be?


Do i need to dry it out?


Should it just be one stem or can it have a few branches extending off?


What kind of soil do i use (in a pot)?


Do i remove all of the leaves and flowers or just leave it alone?


How much water should i give it?





Thanks!

How to Grow a Frangipani from a Cutting?
My frangipani cuttings are usually between 30-80 centimetres long.


You need to dry it out for a few days.


It doesnt matter if it has one stem or several


Use a general purpose Aussie standard potting mix.


Leave the leaves on but take flowers off.


Water a little bit when you first put it in the soil, then water it 1-2 times a week.


Good luck!!
Reply:Plumeria's are a cinch to propagte. My son and I have grown many over the past three years. We always start with a 8-10 inch cutting and dip the cutting in Rootone, a hormonal powder that helps cuttings establish without rotting. We take the cuttings directly to the new pot and bury it about 3-4 inches deep in a good greenhouse quality potting soil. If there are leaves, they can be left-normal drying will cause the weaker ones to drop. Water thoroughly with tepid water until excess pours from the bottom of the pot. Water only after the soil has had a chance to dry completely. You should see new sprouts forming within a 2 week period. Keep it exposed to morning sunlight but shaded during the heat of the day. I have 2 plants that will go through the same propagation in the spring time. From one plant, I will get about 10-12 plants. I always cut them with one stalk. They will almost invariably form a tripod head. Good luck and remember not to let them stay wet. They should dry between waterings. Good luck.