Storing cuttings over winter
Sometimes it just happens…a branch breaks in a strong wind; a neighbor unknowingly prunes their plant. The fall is NOT the time to take cuttings from plumerias. But sometimes you can’t avoid it. So what do you do?
Your first option is to root it, but that will require heat – most likely a heat mat.
If you can’t root it, then you need to store it. Typically plumeria cuttings don’t store well. It is best to root it soon after cutting it. But the Southern California Plumiera Society asked experienced growers how they store cuttings over winter, and their answers are very helpful!
Plumeria Propagation – Cutting, Rooted or Grafted
Caring for your Plumeria 101
Understanding Plumeria’s Seasonal Cycles
Why are Plumeria Seedlings so Different?
Mealy Bugs Plumeria Pests
Known Plumeria Names