Well I had to come on and share a couple of pics! I put it in the pot today and I followed the Plumeria 101 directions to the hilt! I sure hope she does well! I also found lava rock which some of you have talked about. It is pretty big "rock" though, not sure just what to do with it. It is larger than a 50cent piece as well as a larger diameter. Anyway, had to share my new baby! The tips are funny looking on top...Some of you plumie experts please tell me what you think!!
It looks great, Bev! I'm sure you will have success. Congrats on your new baby. I usually put the rock on the bottom to improve drainage if I use it at all. I don't like rocks on the top of my plumie's soil because it makes it hard to tell when the soil looks dry. I don't use a moisture meter because, in my opinion, they are terrible, and I rely on my own eyes to tell me when my plumerias need water so I prefer not to use rocks, but I know there are some who do. I've also heard reports that sometimes the rocks get too hot and burn the plumeria at the base.
Is she rooted already?
She looks healthy overall but a touch dessicated.
If shes rooted put her in the full sun and water her through.
Thanks to all who have answered back! Dutchlady, I do hope you are right! It would be a wonderful thing!
Thanks a bunch Clare! I am so excited to have it started, just a little nervous about getting it right! I believe I may just take the rocks off then, as this is the first time and I don't want to hurt it. God forbid I burn it and ruin the whole thing!
Michael, no it isn't rooted. I received it as a cutting and I am trying my hand at it for the first time! Any ideas or suggestions would be welcomed gratefully! Ok, now I do need to ask this ahead of time. Seeing as how I just got her potted, should she be in fun sunlight?? Thanks all!
Ya full sun is good if she is hardened off already.
Mist her but dont soak the soil.
No roots = rot if you water. Mist only.
Hi Bev, I'm sure it will root just fine. Do you know what color it is? Some varieties are easier to root than others. Celadine, for instance, is almost impossible to kill. Reds, on the other hand, can be tricky and should be kept drier. If you have well-draining soil, bottom heat, and misting, you can't go wrong. I agree with Michael: put your cutting in full sun and mist daily. Water only when the soil looks dry. The soil should be warm and moist but not wet. It shouldn't be allowed to go bone dry either. The ideal rooting soil temp is 80 degrees and higher. Good luck!
It was just listed as a Pink Plumeria?? I will mist and cross my fingers, she is in full sun and I removed the pea gravel so as not to burn it! I will keep an eye out for life!
Good luck, Bev! I'm sure you will be successful!
