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Thank you Clare, for de-mystifying this subject for me. I just purchased my first plumeria ("Plastic Pink") and am looking forward to propagating it, using the information you've so generously provided.
Hi Cyra, I'm glad you enjoyed the article. You may want to make sure that you root your cutting of 'Plastic Pink' in very well-draining soil or medium on a heat source because that particular cultivar is known to be difficult to root. The cement during the summer should provide the heat that you need to root that one. We have a plumeria forum at Dave's Garden if you are interested in joining us. Here is a link to the FAQ's Sticky Thread: http://davesgarden.com/forums/t/599185/
I accidentally hit on the perfect method, then, Clare_CA. The Plastic Pink came with two branches, either my kids, or my cats, broke one off. So I had a cutting without trying for one. I tried rooting it in water, but it looked like it was going "off", so I removed it, and let it dry out a day or so. Then I put it in the same pot as the parent plant, not expecting it to survive...but it did, and it putting out leaves. And yes, it's pot is in a sunny spot out back-on cement.
Sometimes you just get lucky:)
Cyra-who has no idea what a "sticky thread" is...
PS. Sorry I haven't replied before now, just found this. I'm still learning to navigate this site.
