Plumeria (Frangipani) - propagation by seeds and cuttings

Propagation of Plumeria species can be done both naturally, through seeds, and by cuttings.

Plumeria obtained from seeds will have slow growth, and flowering may appear after 2-4 years, depending on the cultivation method, the shorter term generally applying under intensive cultivation conditions with the provision of necessary nutrient supply.

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Fruit formation and seed harvesting of Plumeria. After pollination, the fruits mature and split open in about 8-10 months. To avoid losing the seeds and to speed up maturation, the fruit will be wrapped in food bags tied at the base.

Opened Plumeria fruit

Plumeria seeds

Plumeria (Frangipani) obtained from cuttings. It is preferable to take cuttings in spring. After harvesting, the cuttings will be cleaned of leaves (only the young leaves at the tip are left).

Plumeria (Frangipani) obtained from cuttings

After harvesting, Plumeria cuttings will be treated with fungicide and a rooting stimulant (a phytosanitary preparation containing specific hormones) will be applied. This procedure leads to a viability of the cuttings even up to 100%.

Plumeria (Frangipani) after hormone and fungicide application

After treatment with fungicide and specific hormones, it is recommended to keep the cuttings for up to 2 weeks (depending on available conditions) in a dry and warm place to stimulate tissue (callus) production before planting.

Plumeria (Frangipani) callus grown around the vascular ring, before planting

The cuttings will be 20-30 cm long and will be inserted 5-7 cm into the rooting medium.

Plumeria (Frangipani) - cuttings prepared for planting

Rooting Plumeria cuttings can be done in a specific substrate (slightly acidic peat with perlite, sand, and possibly added sphagnum), but due to the organic matter content, some fungal problems may occur.

A higher degree of rooting, with 100% efficiency (without complications), was achieved by rooting in bags with sphagnum moss or perlite. The bag applied at the base of the cutting retains high humidity, creates a greenhouse effect, and isolates the area. Sphagnum moss has antiseptic properties, and perlite is an inorganic material. For this rooting method, we recommend opening the bag periodically for ventilation.