I'm sure the answer to my question is here somewhere but I was wondering if somebody could tell me the best way to pot up my newly rooted cuttings.
I brought back some cuttings from Ca in Dec. 2 have rooted and need to be put in their own pots.
I don't want to mess them up now any suggestions? Potting mix, size of pot, should I put them outside in the summer? They are leafing out really fast but I want to make sure I do everything right. They are in the house and seem perfectly happy. Any suggestons will be greatly appreciated. I can't believe I got them this far.
Thanks,
Lisa
Potting up a rooted plumeria
This article of mine should help:
http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/45/
You definitely want to put them outside in mostly shade as soon as possible to start with and slowly acclimate them to full sun. Put them on a warm surface for continuted rooting and use well-draining soil and water when the soil looks dry.
Plumerias will not do well indoors for very long. Spider mites in particular will become a problem. They should be outside after the last frost and before the first frost.
This message was edited Jun 17, 2010 5:22 PM
THANK YOU so much. Right now the spider mites are worse outside but I'll keep an eye on the plants. Its so hot here that there is no other place to put them but on a hot surface. I will follow your directions. Thanks!
Lisa, since you are in Texas, you can get by with giving your plumerias filtered sun or maybe just morning sun and then late afternoon soon and giving them some shade in the hottest part of the day. I know other growers in Texas and Arizona that do that because you've got such high heat there. Don't be afraid to water if you have good draining soil and stay away from the water catch trays.
thanks, thats what I figured.