starting clippings

18 years ago

Hi all,

I have a friend that wants his plumeria tree trimmed with one of the branches being approx 5 inches in diameter. Will it put out new growth at the trim spot and can the clipping be rooted. I don't really see nodules like the thinner branches (huge tree).

Secondly, I have my clippings in the garage on a seeding heat pad with two grow bulbs in clear water bottles. I've heard not watering and watering; the soil is staying warm but very dry. I've only been misting them; I'm I doing it right?

Thanks again,

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Comments (3)

kbauman
18 years ago
Hi warriors,
Welcome to the board, there will be someone come in soon and answer your questions.
Karen B
merandy19
18 years ago
Hi Warrior,
Looks like you're right on track! If you watered the cuttings when you planted them, dont water again until you have several nice sized leaves. Misting occasionally is ok.
Are the cuttings from mature branches? Rooting from green wood can be difficult. The cuttings should be a grayish color. A picture would help, but the original tree should push out new growth just below the cut. Are there leaf nodes(smiley faces) just below the cut?
Hope this helps!!
Good Luck and Happy growing!!

Randy in Savannah
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warriors
Original Author
18 years ago
The branches are very mature; 25 years old. I trimmed the plumie tree yesterday (actually 6) and they came out looking great. Not only did he pay me for doing it, he gave me a choice of the clippings. He didn't know the names but from his description, I took several rainbows and reds. I'll let them callus up and then root them.

Thanks for the replies.