Oh no! If there's rot I'd cut it off to stop it from spreading to the remainder of the cutting. Even if you only have a small piece left you can try to root it. Good luck, I hope you are able to salvage part of your Marble Queen.
Karyn

Thanks for your quick response Karyn. Only posted a few minutes ago and now need to leave for work but thought I'd check back real quick. So, before I leave "A chopping I will go!"
Lauri

Ok so I cut of most of the rot. Now it is a little under seven inches long. There is still a little rot, I think. Here's three shots. Should I cut off more or leave it the way it is. Should I plant it, or let it dry out? And,why did it rot?
Thanks thanks thanks a bunch, Lauri
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You need to cut away all the rot or it's just going to continue up the stem. Hopefully there's at least a few inches of healthy tissue. Once you cut away the rot I'd dip the cut end in fungicide and let it dry for a while. Then start the rooting process again. Use a heat mat this time of year.

I have absolutely no idea why it rotted. I've had my share of cuttings that I thought had rooted suddenly rot. When I removed them from the pot the end has looked very similar to the first photos that you posted. I know it wasn't from excess moisture but have no idea what it might have been. That's why I almost always buy rooted cuttings now, especially the more expensive varieties. I don't want to risk not being able to root them.
Karyn

You may wish to send it to Florida Colors for grafting. For a small fee plus postage, they will graft for you. Their webpage is below.

http://www.floridacolors.com/index.htm

Here is a link that might be useful: Florida Colors Plumeria

Thanks Karyn and musarojo, Looks like I definitly need to cut some more off, and today I will call the folks at FL Colors and see what they have to say. I agree Karyn that it's not from excee moisture, I'm wondering if it's the opposite, not watering enough. If FL Colors tell me what causes it I will share that info here.
Lauri

Musarojo made a great suggestion. I'd definitely contact them and see if they would be able to graft it for you. Their prices are really reasonable and that was an expensive cutting. Let us know what happens.
Karyn

Okee dokee, I just spoke with FL Colors and I am going to send the cutting off to them, and they will try their best to save it. She told me to definitly cut off the rest of the rot, leaving it at about 3 inches long. She also said recently they were able to save one that someone sent that was only about an inch long, so there is hope. She had me dip it in root tone, saying there is fungicide in it and it should help stop the rot. So everyone, crosss all your body parts and hope for the best for our Marble Queen.
Thanks a bunch, Lauri

That's great news Lauri. How long did they say it usually takes? Good luck and keep us posted.
Karyn

Lauri, I certainly hope you can get your Marble Queen going again. What a wonderful service Fl.C provide, that is amazing.
We are all 'rooting' for your cuttings!
As Karyn says, keep us posted.
: ¬ )
Gill.

Good one Gill. They didn't tell me how long it would take, but said they would do their best to save it. Got it to the PO today, drove to the airport po that is open on Sundays, and got it on it's way. I will definitly keep you all posted.
Thanks a bunch, Lauri

Lauri I was wondering if there was any news on your Marble Queen? Was he able to graft it?
Karyn

Well sadly it didn't make it. He tried but there was just not enough to make it work. I was pretty dissappointed about that, but there are more beautiful plummies to be had, and now here it is almost spring time and all our sleeping babies will be waking up. Thanks for asking Karyn.
Lauri

Sorry to hear it. At least you made every attempt to salvage it. That's true, there are so many gorgeous varieties. One day I'm going to break down and shell out the money for an ACW and some of the color break varieties.
Karyn

I probably shouldn't ask this. Some things are better not known, cuz once I know I'll want one, but what's ACW?
Lauri

Lauri an ACW is an Ammaron's Curly White. Here's a link to a pic. http://www.plumeria101.com/master_gallery/ammarons_curly_white.html
Karyn

Oh yea, I knew that! Long hours at work makes ones brain a bit fuzzy sometimes.
Thanks Karyn
Lauri

Don't feel bad. After staying home with a 2 yr old my brain has turned to mush. lol The internet is my only adult interaction some days!
Karyn

IÂm sorry to hear it didnÂt work out. The Plumeria Diva* at another board swears by them because they saved several cuttings that were going bad. I believe she now sends her expensive or irreplaceable cuttings to them rather than risk loss during rooting.

*Real Name not used because she basically runs the plumeria forum at the other board. This lady knows her stuff when it comes to plumeria, but it would be rude for me to plug a competing forum.

I think the piece that I had left that I had sent to them was just too short and that's why it didn't work. It's ok, I'm sure they tried their best and won't hesitate to use them again.
I've seen a different plummie forum, but it didn't really hold my interest as much as this one does.
I love this plummie forum! We are a great bunch.
Lauri