Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Newbie question, 1 by

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Dominic, plumeria will branch naturally when they bloom. Usually you will see three branches but it can be just one, or sometimes as many as five.
Your plant is probably lanky from having been in a pot so long.
If you are in a climate that you can leave your tree in the ground year-round (meaning no frost) I strongly advise against cutting, and allow it to grow naturally. You will not get branching lower down the stem. If you cut it, it will sprout branches from the old leaf nodes near the top but this never makes for a tree-shape that is as satisfying as one that has been allowed to branch naturally.

Happy growing!