The leaves will take care of themselves. My concern is the red string or rubber band - it must be removed or it will girdle the plant and eventually kill it.

I see what I think are mites - is that what's on the leaves and some of the stem? If so, you will need to treat the plant and get rid of the pests.

Is it outdoors or in? Are you leaving it outdoors for the winter or bringing it into a sheltered spot? If you decide to leave it outdoors, you might want to drag it to the south side of your house and cover it with leaves or pine straw. If indoors, you can just stick it in a corner and forget it until spring.

I have some in pots, which I bring in, use Bayer Tree and Shrub systemic and do nothing else with them until March. I have some in the ground, which I do nothing to at all.

If I were you, I'd do a google.com search for Plumeria care and do lots of reading for expert growing instructions.

Hello Eric,

Congratulations on your new Aztec Gold!!!

Hopefully some others that are in your zone will respond and give you some information for you...(Do not cut the new leaves on your tree...)

Is the rubber band on your tree because it is grafted?
If it is...then I would leave it on for a while. If your tree is not grafted then I would consider removing it.

Where do you live? That will help others that live in your area help you with the winter process. Don't worry to much about your plant!!! LOL...we all had the same feelings that you are going through when we first purchased our trees!!

Relax and enjoy...just remember that you can't have just one!!!

Hopefully someone will chime in and give you more advice...we just need more info on where you live etc...

Take care everyone!!!

Laura in VB

I had the red rubber band still on one of mine and when I contacted them Carole told me it would come off on its own in a couple of weeks. And don't remove any more leaves! The grafted base has good roots and needs the leaves. They'll start growing soon enough.

They have sent it to you ready to be planted as is.

I live in northern california to be specific the northbay. Ive been bringing it outside in the sun everyday but how much should i be watering it?
i know most people keep there plants dormant during winter but mine seems to be doing well inside and the leaves are unfolding. i only watered it once so far. should i water like once a week or what?

I think it is important to only water if the plumeria's soil is drying out. I wouldn't want you to think that you should put it on a watering schedule. To me it is only appropraite to water when the plant needs it or you may end up with root rot. I have only been growing plumeria for about five years now so someone with more experience may be able to help you more.
Andrew

Hello Eric,

Hopefully some one with more experience will chime in..But I can tell you that you should wait to water your cuttings until the leaves grow around six inches before you water it again.
Once the leaves have grown, the root system is on its way, so remember to use the wet/dry system. Buy a simple water meter at Walmart and use it to determine if it's dry or not.
I would only give a diluted dose of fertilizer for the first time when you decide to fertilize (remember only if the leaves are six inches or longer). (dilute by 50%)

You will see a big difference in the growth of your cutting once the leaves have started...Keep it in the sun and if you can keep it on something that will also keep it warm.
I used to keep mine on the hot tub cover, It always attracted the heat from the sun...

Hope this helps a little...

I hope someone that lives in the northern part of CA will offer some help to you with wintering your cutting. I would bring it in if the nights go down below 50* only because it hasn't fully developed it root system yet.

Good Luck to your and your cuttting!!!

Take care everyone!!!

Laura in VB

HI Eric,
I also agree with Laura. Over watering now will be the fastest way to kill it. Now, today I got my 'Penang Peach' and 'Divine'. I watered both well. I do this to make sure the soil is settled in and there are no air pockets. They both have great root systems on them but I know that there may be root damage, even if I couldn't see any. I will keep watering but when they are both dry. Once they are more established in a maybe a month or 2 I will fertilize. The 'Penang Peach' is actually blooming right now.
Andrew

Only about 2 months since i got it, my plumeria has grown so much!
The only light source it has is a 60 watt "plant light" but it seems to be doing the job. I am very impressed with their growth rate and cant wait to see what it does with some real sunshine!

Wow. You know how you look at a puppy's paws to gauge its eventual adult size? I'd say by your leaves that's gonna be a big one in about three more years.

Thanks for the follow-up photo. I originally wondered if you'd used too big a pot, but clearly you didn't. I've got seedlings and small cuttings under two 60w bulbs and they do a great job for me, too.

Btw, what is that beautiful hibiscus in your original post?

my next follow up picture will have to be when it flowers. :D

The hibiscus is a hibiscus cairo? i think.....
The plant is a beauty and produced amazing flowers all summer and fall
Unfortunately it is not doing to well now and i almost lost it from frost. But it has some leaves left so there is hope :)