Hi guys,
First time poster… as I am planing my plumeria in the ground, i noticed some holes on the trunk… do we need to be concerned and is there anything we can do to save it? We don't want to lose it :(
Please help, thanks

I wish you had included images of the whole Plumeria. That looks rotted to me.
If the top is green with leaves, you can save it my making a cutting.
Cut into green, clean healthy tissue. Then let it form a callus on the bottom and then pot it up.

BigBill said: I wish you had included images of the whole Plumeria. That looks rotted to me.
If the top is green with leaves, you can save it my making a cutting.
Cut into green, clean healthy tissue. Then let it form a callus on the bottom and then pot it up.

Thanks for your quick reply!
Here's the picture of the whole plumeria (the leaves are all green, but no flowers), The holes are near the bottom of the trunk. Do you mind giving me a more clear instructions so we know what to do to save it? Thanks

Certainly, If the base feels soft where those holes or open areas are, cut the main stem above the green plastic tie. Make sure to look at the good end and see if the tissue is nice and white and it looks good. If it does, trim back 2/3 to 3/4 of the leaves, all except the newest few. Since you have cut it off from the root system, the plant can not support those leaves. You will lose them anyway. You can treat that new cut by sprinkling cinnamon on it, it is an anti fungal remedy.
Let it sit for 7-10 days and let a "callus" from. That is like a scab on a human, a dry end. Then you can plant it in soil within a pot. Make sure pot has drainage holes. Water it every other day. But don't soak it, water it. That will help to encourage new roots.
When it starts to produce new leaves you could re-plant it outside. if you want to. In order to bloom, it needs good direct sunlight. If it is too shaded it may not flower. Fertilize with a plant food at half strength every two weeks or so.

<< Water it every other day. But don't soak it, water it. That will help to encourage new roots.>>
WRONG !!

Do NOT water it every other day !! A newly planted cutting has _NO ROOTS so Why would you water it ! Wait until you see New growth forming on top. ps. Keep it partial shade until rooted.

BigBill said: Certainly, If the base feels soft where those holes or open areas are, cut the main stem above the green plastic tie. Make sure to look at the good end and see if the tissue is nice and white and it looks good. If it does, trim back 2/3 to 3/4 of the leaves, all except the newest few. Since you have cut it off from the root system, the plant can not support those leaves. You will lose them anyway. You can treat that new cut by sprinkling cinnamon on it, it is an anti fungal remedy.
Let it sit for 7-10 days and let a "callus" from. That is like a scab on a human, a dry end. Then you can plant it in soil within a pot. Make sure pot has drainage holes. Water it every other day. But don't soak it, water it. That will help to encourage new roots.
When it starts to produce new leaves you could re-plant it outside. if you want to. In order to bloom, it needs good direct sunlight. If it is too shaded it may not flower. Fertilize with a plant food at half strength every two weeks or so.

Hi Bill,

Thanks so much for the help!
I am going to give it a try, will following your instructions and hopefully we can save it!
I came across with our 2 other plumeria, where towards the bottom of the main trunk has developed similar "splits / holes", do you mind taking a look and see if we need to do the same? They don't seem nearly as bad though. We've had these 3 plumeria for years, and we are just getting ready to plant them to the ground. We were away for the last 3 months and perhaps the cousins watered them too often :(