Step 1: Pot & Soil Preparation

The Mix: Plumerias hate wet feet! Use a mix that is light, fluffy, and drains very well.

Recommendation: Cactus Mix or a blend of potting soil and sand.

• Start with a small 6-inch plastic pot with good drainage holes.
• Place a little gravel at the bottom for extra drainage.
• Plant the cutting 3 inches deep.
• CRITICAL: Plant the flat, dry end down (the angled side is usually the top).

Step 2: Heat = Roots

The Golden Rule: "Light and heat make the cutting root, not water."

• Temperature: Keep above 60°F. If it is colder outside, keep the pot indoors on a hot window sill.
• Lighting: Place 8 to 10 inches underneath a 60-75 watt grow light, or on a warm concrete patio.
• Acclimation: In extremely hot months, start with 50% sun / 50% shade for 2 weeks before moving to full sun.

Step 3: The Watering Schedule (Read Carefully!)

WARNING: Over-watering is the #1 way to kill a cutting. The plant feeds off the liquid stored inside its stalk until roots form.

1. Day 1 (Planting): DO NOT WATER. Just plant it.
2. Week 1-3: Give it heat and light, but NO water.
3. Week 3: Give the cutting exactly 1/2 cup of water.
4. Week 4-8: Add 1/2 cup of water once a week.
5. Success Indicator: When you see 5-inch leaves, the cutting has rooted! You can now water thoroughly every week and let it get rained on.

Step 4: Fertilizing

Be patient! Start to fertilize only after 8 months.

We recommend a Blooming Osmocote (time-release fertilizer) which lasts for 6 months and encourages those beautiful Hawaiian colors.