A friend just gave me a cutting of Jean Adams's "Just Peachy," that has 3 tips. I saw this evening that it definitely has one inflo, and maybe 2! Bad news is, I'm running out of warm weather, and it still has no roots. In order to maybe get it to bloom when I have to bring it inside, should I put it on a heating mat under grow lights? Or is it a lost cause this year?
Thanks much for your help!
Advice/Thoughts would be greatly appreciated!!
Hi Lily,
I had a similiar experience, when I ordered plumeria cuttings. I noticed a few with emmerging inflos. on them. It was toward the end of the growing season. The expert's adivce was to discard the inflo. while trying to root those cuttings (in order to conserve energy). I went against the instruction and tested the uncharted water. As a result, the cuttings did take root while the inflos went on to develope--once the growing season resumed. That was my experience. It was a cultivar called 'Tickled Pink' that I had. Not certain how vigorous is your 'Just Peachy'. Good lucks. Oh I didn't have to use a heat mat or grow light. The best condition I gave my cuttings was florescent light by the kitchen sink. The cuttings need to be callous over several days, and the potting meadium must be fast drainage. I did not water the soil until it dried (this method worked for me and prevented potential root rot over the winter months indoor). It's a difficult decision, only you can make, my experience is just that, others may not be identical. Best of lucks and enjoy.
bottom heat helps with rooting. i suggest you do that if you want the best conditions. however, a heat mat is not necessary. lily got along w/o one just fine. you can leave the inflos on and test the waters, too. remember that if the plumeria are on a heat mat that some water will be required now and then so that the soil does not dry out and the cutting get cooked.
For get about the inflos take them off you want it to root! Sorry to say but think about it the plant needs its energy to root not flower
This was the very plant that went on flower while I was rooting it. Success both ways, root and retained the forthcoming inflo. It was lucks I assumed. But here a couple years later, it shines and shines still.
You were lucky I am not willing to take a chance I want the plant to grow.
Dana, you've such success with yours as evidence by the many beautiful plummies on your collection. Your method must served you well. I've enjoyed seeing all your pictures. Thanks for sharing your experience.
lol You have it going on I am just not willing to lose one due to flowers I had a coconut leaf from thailand that i won't take it off and it rotted so from there after forget. Plenty of flowers will come later not taking a chance anymore when you lose one you remember. Clare told me to take them off shes dead on with her advice never steared me wrong.
