Grafting Question (Laura help!)

14 years ago

Hi all!

Got one for the forum. So I'm a newbie to Plumeria--I purchased my first plumie from Florida Colors. It was a Dwarf Singapore Pink. I say was b/c it has actually died from the graft up. The Florida Colors folks were amazing and are sending me a new plant--they said this happens occasionally. I was upset that this may have been my fault, newbie and all. But I have orchids, citrus, figs, assorted herbs, jades, aloe, etc. all in containers and living quite happily. So...long story...there now is a shoot/branch growing off the plant below the now dead graft. Does the forum have any clue what it might be? Will it be worth keeping beyond the curiosity factor (which is very high) And what should I do with the dead graft (cut it off?) and how do I cultivate the new shoot? And will it be a Dwarf and one that doesn't go dormant (aka have the DSP traits)? I have limited space...

Thanks!

Liz

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Loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
14 years ago
Hi Liz,

I had this happen to one of my grafts too! It happens... Don't worry. : )

Sometimes the graft just doesn't take.

You can cut where the graft was and throw away the top graft portion that was your chosen variety DSP. The bottom is just root stock and really is just an unknown Plumeria. They usually just use seedlings for the rootstock for their grafting. It can be interesting to see what you really have.

I had a Makaha Sunn that didn't take so i cut the graft portion off and i even had to cut until i reached all white wood. I let it seal for a few hours and then i sealed that cut with Waterproof wood glue. It has now branched out and i have an "unknown" Plumeria. I really was upset at the loss of my Makaha Sunn, but i did have another already. This one was going to be a gift that didn't work out.

I have some pics.. i'll post this for you. Im glad Carol is sending you a replacement. SHe is a really nice person and im sure you will have better luck next time.

Hope this helps...

Laura
Loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
14 years ago
This is my Makaha Sunn that had the problem.

I had given up on this thinking that it was a goner... But ...

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After the cut...

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Pic just taken tonight. I hope everyone on the east coast is watching this storm...

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Take care,

Laura
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LizzaNVA
Original Author
14 years ago
Thanks Laura! So how did you seal it (initially, before the wood glue)?
Loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
14 years ago
Hi Liz,

When i cut down to the clean white stem and the Latex was flowing, i left it to seal naturally for a few hours and then i sealed it again with the wood glue. Some others use other sealants, but i like the waterproof wood glue that you can find at Lowes or any hardware store. Just find the "waterproof" glue.

I hope all of your trees are doing well with this cold snap and all of the rain and wind...

Take care,

Laura