I've been told by many people that plumeria cannot withstand a dormant period until their second year. I'm only using the grow lights and heat mats for the seedlings that I started this year. All the plants that I have from cuttings will go dormant. Hopefully Bill or Dave will respond.
Karyn

Karyn,
Ok so I dont have to put the cuttings on the mat just the seeds??? How do I know if the cuttings have taken and they are ready to put with big ones??? They are not getting leaves but I am not sure looks kinda like they may be... Should I bring in my seeds at night and my cuttings as it is getting cooler here also at nights.. high 50's to mid 50's. It fogs the brain with everything you read.. One says this the other that... Allot will say go with what works for you but hey I dont know yet what works for me yet. :-(
Thanks Karyn,
Susan,Va.

If you don't know if the cuttings have rooted I'd already have them inside on heat mats. Any of your rooted plants should be alright outside for now. I posted a question because we're supposed to have a couple nights in the 40's and I wasn't sure if that might be too cold. The answer I got was that it should be ok as long as it doesn't remain in the 40's for more than a few hours. I just think it's too cool at night to root cuttings outside now. They like lots of bottom heat to develop roots and the ground/cement isn't retaining any heat at night here now. I have my cuttings inside on heat mats, my seedlings are still outside. How old are your seedlings? If they have a few sets of leaves I think they'll be ok outside for a little longer. Take my info on seedlings with a grain of salt, remember this is my first year growing from seed also. I'd hate to give you bad info and have your plants die! I'm just telling you what I'm doing with mine.
Karyn

Karyn,
I dont own a mat yet.... I am going to order one when I get home from food shopping ... Hey is how we learn from each other... :-) I never soaked mine in a towel either... I know I have at least 2 maybe 3 pink clouds coming up... One is just standing up with its shell still on it... If that stays I will get off maybe tonight... Cutting have never been in house yet they went on carport when the hard rains came... I did not think I would want to grow seeds but I am having a ball...LOL.... Oh I planted the ones that are coming up on 9/4/06 I planted 12 seeds I am going to take a pic later to show you of the one coming up for sure...LOL
Hugs,
Susan,Va.

Susan your seedlings are pretty young. You might consider taking them in when it's cool at night. Mine are all 4-6 months old and have at least 6 true leaves so they are probably a bit stronger.
Karyn