I do have some cuttings in rooting process right now. I do bag rooting method. It works for me and I do not have to guess if there is rooting or not. Here is a link for bag rooting.

http://www.socalplumeriasociety.com/rooting-cuttings/bag-rooting-methods

thank you.. I wish I had tried that... At least I could see what going on. I'm eagerly awaiting spring.

Welcome, Rachael! If you put your state and zone by your name, we can always help you better. Where are you located in FL? I've rooted plumies all year long inside. Spring and fall are easiest, and I like late fall because they are naked and spend all their time making good, strong roots for spring.

Are you using a heat mat to warm the rooting media?

I am just outside of Orlando. I don't have anything under them ar the moment the are all in my office...... It's quite warm in that space. I just put them in the window to get some sun. I gave tiny sip yesterday to the 2 rooted. what should I get to heat them.

Any kind of seed starting heat mat. Look online for the type which can be used on a window sill since that is where you have them. I have a couple of those and they are OK for the $9 price tag.

The best rooting environment is a moist one. Of course, warm temps help, but as long as we are above freezing they should root. I have ten pentas and six porterweeds rooting outside at the moment and they are doing very well. I keep them in covered plastic containers with holes in the top and bottom that allow air and moisture in and water out. These were cuttings that I put in small pots with potting soil and it dipped the ends in a rooting mixture before inserting them in the pots. The containers are in a shady area.

I will check into the heat mat. I think they are all doing well so far. But I also think because of the dormancy time it's just going to be slow. This is my first try and I am aware I may not succeed this time.... but won't give up. I did get 2 that are fully rooted. They are just dormant. I was told during the rooting process no leaves no water...To start I let them dry and calous first.... Then applied the root hormone and put in soil. Wet the soil and left alone.... Sort of...lol i did have them outside to start but then it got a little colder last month so I brought them in.

I've had plumie cuttings I tossed under an oak tree to callous and forgot root into the ground. They were all dessicated, but as soon as I potted them up and watered them, they perked right back up. Plumies are a lot tougher than you would think.

I see them every where I go. I am obsessed for sure. I'm sure this next year a few more will be added to the collection. My plans are to be able to gift to family in the next few years as well. I need to start planning what I would like to add. Each scent so unique.

I bought some cuttings and was gifted others recently and so have about 12 in the process of rooting now. Hate to say it, knock on wood, but all are looking good 4 weeks in. Like others have said, be sure they're on heat mats to warm the media. Sounds like you've got all the other steps just right. Happy holidays.

I had some long cuttings of Aztec Gold flower in the laundry room during the winter no soil at all . I cut them to get the tree into the gh for the winter, and forgot about them. They were on the side of the dryer next to the wall. There's a window in there. One day I went in and smelled Peaches..hmmm..then saw the yellow flowers on a looongg inflo sticking up the side of the dryer. Crazy thing

Many years ago, when I went to Stokes Tropicals in Louisiana they had theirs rooting in straight sand in pots. After that I didnt worry too much about what medium to use. They just can't stay too wet and cold.

I often have branches fall in the gh and root in the ground or in other pots too.

Update....
Froto: RIP I don't think there's any hope for the little guy. He just keeps getting smaller.
Woody. After having to amputate 1 of the sides down due to rot. He finally seems to be showing signs of life. I now see 2 areas have broken through to reveal baby leaves just forming.
Also I added a new 3 tip white to help mend my broken heart. My wife named Edward (scissorhands). Just going to have to wait a few more weeks until spring.

I just stick pieces in the sand and they root. I have too many!

Jane

I wish I could say I have too many! I am only just starting & already need a support group such as this. =)

I guess that's your Woody that's looking happy? Good for you!

Woo hoo! I got a cutting from a friend this winter, and it seems to be rooted. I see a bit of green on the tips, but no leaves yet. I can hardly wait!

Good wishes that it continues to do well Dirtygardener.

My neighbor left a cutting from her daughter on my doorstep when I was out of town. She told me to let it sit fir a few days then stick it into sone soil and let it root.

I used a clear Solo cup w/a hole poked in the bottom of it.

Nancy yes that is Woody looking like he rooted. I wanted to update. But I could only post a pic from my phone. I'm so excited to see my late season attempt to root was successful. I have several others that appear to have also made it so far, Only Veronica is showing signs of life now as well. A leaf shot up & there is something going on in there,..... Pic to follow

Suncoast- I guess a solo cup will work but how are you securing it? Mine always either flop or get knocked over by the dog before they've rooted, so I need to stake. Was there a hard callus formed at the end of the cutting? A warming mat works wonders too if you have access to one. You probably know all this so forgive me if all's a repeat but no watering till you have 3 leaves. And try to resist the temptation to pick it up out of the soil to see how it's doing if you can! Warm wishes of great results.

I have 2 I'm trying in coarse perlite only. They are in my office still very dormant. But I'm excited to have spring upon us here. I even took a go at some seed this weekend. Not sure how succesful that will be only time will tell. To think this adventure just started in October..... What will the next few months reveal?

Rachael,

Last upload pictures, it seems like inflo to me. Next few weeks will tell. Good luck.

That's what I'm wondering! But its too small to tell yet, I will know more in a few days as everyday it looks different. I will be looking again tonight.

Let's hope for an inflo. Chopsticks and plant tie tape should help stabilize your cuttings from all but direct hits. also tie the cutting to your container from two or three sides so even if it gets bumped over the cutting doesn't move as much in the rooting media.

Just wanted to give a quick update on all my babies. 3 are already awake. and the others are just beginning. It appears that I might have a ton of flowers for my first year.

Nice

Yep, nice inflos!

Veronica's first flower is opening today :)

Veronica is gorgeous! The one I rooted over the winter is putting out leaves. I just moved it out of the shade into afternoon sun, and it's very happy. It's only in a 1-gallon pot, though, so I'll probably move it up to a larger pot when it gets a few more leaves.

thank you :) I am very proud of her. the smell is like spicy jasmine. here's today's shot for some inspiration

Veronica's update. new flowers opening :)

Here is my handsome Woody. And the lively Veronica.

Thank you Tom! I have been blessed by my blooms as I just took these as cuttings last Oct. Those are quite cute flowers you have there!

Your plumerias are beautiful, Rachel!

Tom, you have clerodendrums. The second one is called pagoda flower sometimes. Very pretty and pollinators love them, but they will take over. You'll be digging sprouts forever.

Willie bloomed food me today. Named after my late father in law. Even have a special bloom with 6 petals.

Very nice Rachael!

here's some updates

Im expecting new blooms any day from Suebee "typhoon". Looks like 1 branch is gonna be 4.

Wow! You have a seed pod! Mine still hasn't bloomed, and is probably going dormant now, but I haven't been fertilizing it like I should have. I'm sure it will burst forth in bloom. Yours are gorgeous. You've done a great job with them.

Thank you! I have to be honest I really have not done much on the fertilizer but I mixed it Osmocote in all the soil before I potted them all last Oct. The seed pod popped into sight once the flowers were not covering it up. Its the white one I call "Eddy" (Edward scissor hands) I may give a try to seeds once it ripens. I will post a pic of the new bloom once she reveals herself =)

Soooooo close. And I can just catch the scent to my surprise. Can't wait to gaze upon this one. :)

First 3 flowers. they ate amazing... even in the dark.

Lookin good, Rachael!

So exciting they all rooted and now have beautiful flowers.

I keep on trying no luck yet. I have been trying for years. Lol

dont know what I. Doing wrong but I keep trying.

Your posts have encouraged me.

Thanks

Sorry to hear you have had such troubles. You could go ahead a purchase a rooted one to give you some joy while you attempt to continue. Take a look at Brads buds & blooms. I received a beautiful cutting already rooted... all I had to do was place it in a container with soil.

I keep trying. I’m trying different suggestions I have gotten.
I planted 6 cuttings in proper soil did not water. I thought next year I would have some kinda growth. No luck they are all soft wrinkles with black leaves.
I will post if I ever get one to root.
Thanks for the inspiration