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Caring for your new Plumeria
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A Pot it no more than about 3 inches deep for rooted cuttings that are under 15 inches. Larger ones may need 4 inches average depth--really big ones-- more. Water in thoroughly and add SuperThrive to your water if you can find it. We carry it too --- Please check the Growth Enhancement category on the left for details. I use a ratio of about one capful per gallon--this is a little more than the instructions say, but it works well for me. Water again only when dry. You might have noticed when your plant arrives, that some roots may have broken in shipping, or you might lose some while potting. These will re-grow in a little while quite easily if you follow these directions carefully.
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B Use a VERY well drained soil mix and avoid mixes heavy in peat moss. You should use mixes with lots of bark and perlite. If your choices are limited, use Scott's or Miracle-Gro soil and add about plenty of perlite, and, if possible, finely chopped pine bark. On the West Coast many growers add pumice to their mixes with excellent results.
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C Keep your plants in a very warm place--start out with partial sun, and work them up to a half day of full sun over a period of a week or so. Full-sun is actually better if it is a half day, though, because many plants like to have a break from the hottest part of the day.
Newly rooted plumeria will appreciate a warm concrete or deck surface; water-proof heating pad which will stimulate root growth.
If you notice the lower leaves turning yellow and dropping, or that your stem is a little bit soft, do not worry as this is simply shipping stress and your plant will quickly stabilize. They have been through a lot to get to you, so be nice to them!
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D Once you get more than 4 new leaves you may increase watering. When plumeria and adeniums drop leaves in the winter and go into dormancy—watering is something that should only be done very lightly and almost never. During dormancy, plumeria can be stored dry with or without soil in a warm, dry place until Spring. When the weather becomes warm again, gradually introduce to full-sun to avoid sunburn and only water them once, until you see green growth emerging.
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E Use a high phosphorous fertilizer once every 2 weeks (look for the high middle number in the formula (15-30-15 for example), for plumeria, such as Miracle-Gro Bloom Booster after your plants have been with you about 2 weeks and had time to settle in.
I also recommend using a product called Spray-N-Grow once a week on the leaves of all these plants for fantastic results --- This is also available from us in the Growth Enhancement section.
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Rust Treatment
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For treatment and prevention of plumeria rust on the leaves use could use a fungicide with Bayleton in it. SouthernAG has a spray called "Systemic Fungicide with Bayleton", and, a granular form you can put on the soil at the base of the plant (lasts longer) labeled as "Turf Fungicide with Bayleton" in red and yellow bag. Locally (Orlando, FL area), this can be found at Lukas Nursery. You can also check out the other options available from various nurseries and grower's supply establishments.
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