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Plumeria propagation.

It is fairly easy to propagate Plumeria or 'Frangipani' although strong and healthy plants are often best purchased from reputable suppliers. If you wish to grow your own plumeria from cuttings here are a few simple steps.

Use a mixture of perlite and potting soil and try a 1 gallon pot.

Take a cutting and dip the tip of the cutting in a rooting hormone.

Place the cutting into the potting mix to a depth of 3-4 inches, stake to prevent movement and water in well.
Place the container in a warm but sheltered position.
Water once a week, until roots form.

Plumeria pruning.

In generalPlumeria require very little pruning, it is advisable to remove any dead, frost damaged or diseased wood, and plumeria can also be pruned to keep shape if required. Use a sharp sterile cutting knife of secetures to prune.

Plumeria fertilizer.
A high phosphate fertilizer is best to promote good flowering. Fertilize in spring when new growth commences.

Plumeria disease.
Plumeria are subject to disease like most plants. Borer, Sooty Mold, Powdery Mildew, Scale, Thrip and Mealybug are all easily controlled.