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Sep 1, 2023 12:53 PM CST
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Riverside, California
Greetings, during our recent "tropical storm" a huge Plumaria branch came down. I've read to clip off the leaves a half an inch from the stem. I am wondering if I should make this into three or four plants? It is top-heavy to plant the whole thing.
Any advice or tips are welcome for the whole process! Appreciatively, JillB
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Sep 2, 2023 4:48 AM CST
Name: Andrea Reagan
Astatula, Florida (Zone 9a)
I collect seeds
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Hi! JillBoulet, Welcome: You can make it at least 3 plants. Cut the branches and let them heal for a few days, say, at least a week. The cuttings should be about 12 to 16 inches long. Keep cuttings in a cool dark place while curing. After a week the cuttings are ready to plant either in a container or in the ground. If you are using a planter. mix some perlite and potting soil, in a large container. Water the cuttings and let them dry out before you water again. Place the container in partial sun. Two to three month later roots should start to grow. Happy Gardening.
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Sep 2, 2023 5:08 AM CST
Name: Gina
Florida (Zone 9a)
Tropical plant collector 40 years
Aroids Region: Florida Tropicals
You can make 3 plants, or, you can just plant that the way it is and have a ready made nicely branched tree to start off with
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Sep 2, 2023 10:55 AM CST
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Riverside, California
Thank you Andrea and Gina for your responses. I tried to reply to each of you individually but couldn't figure out how to do that.
Much appreciation, JillB
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