Planting Plumeria Cuttings Cuttings need at least 90 days of hot weather to root. It is advisable not to root cutting after July 15th or so unless you live in a hot climate, have a greenhouse, or can used artifical light and bottom heat. Thouroughly dry the cutting for 2-4 weeks in a cool, well ventilated location. Cuttings received from Maui Plumeria Gardens will arrive ready to root. Prepare the soil by mixing 2/3rds Perlite to 1/3rd Peat or Potting soil. Cactus mix is another good option. Choose a pot about 4 - 6 inches wide and 4 - 6 inches deep with good drainage. Fill the pot with the soil mix, leaving 1 inch from the pot rim. Dip the bottom inch of the cutting in water, then dip it into a rooting hormone. Sink the cutting into the pot about 3 inches below the dirt. Be careful not to plant too deep as the roots from cuttings in soil develop from the bottom of the cutting. Press and firm the mix adding more if needed. Remember to leave an inch or more for the gravel. Fill the rest with gravel to stabilize the cutting, again press and firm it down. Next, water it until water drains out the holes. We recommend watering with a SuperThrive solution to promote rooting. Do not water again until the soil becomes bone dry. Cuttings are subject to rot if they are kept too moist or dark. Place the pot in a warm sunny location and get ready to watch it grow. In cooler locations, warming the bottom of the pot with a heating pad will promote root development. Cuttings will take 2 to 4 months to form a full root ball. Care of a plumeria plant once fully rooted: Water plumeria plants once a week or when the soil becomes dry. Spray leaves with Spray N Grow(SNG) to help promote blooms. We also recommend using Coco-Wet as a wetting agent to help the SNG stick to the leaves. Bill's Perfect Fertilizer can also be mixed with the SNG if you need additional fertilizing.