What To Do When You Recieve Your Plumeria Cutting
Receiving & Rooting Your Plumeria Cutting from Florida Colors Nursery
Thank you for choosing Florida Colors Nursery for your plumeria cuttings! Here’s what to do when you receive your order to ensure a successful start.
What to Expect Upon Arrival?
✅ Leaf Removal – Don’t be alarmed if your cutting arrives without leaves. The USDA requires leaf removal for certification, and this also helps helps minimize dehydration and help adjusting to transport and transplantation stress.
✅ Callused - Your cutting will be callused and dipped in root tone powder prior to shipping. (Do not recut)
✅ Time to Root – It’s best to start rooting your cutting as soon as possible. While cuttings can survive for weeks or even months, planting sooner encourages quicker root development.
✅ Guaranteed Quality & Insurance – We guarantee all plumeria and insure all packages through the post office.
What to Do Upon Receiving Your Plumeria Cutting?
Follow these six important steps to ensure your cutting arrives in good condition:
1️⃣ Inspect Your Package – Check for any damage and take clear photos of the box if damaged before opening.
2️⃣ Examine the Cutting – Carefully inspect the plumeria for any harm and photograph any issues.
3️⃣ Report Any Damage – If your cutting is damaged, email us immediately (within 48 hours after you receive it) with photos of the damaged plant and packaging.
4️⃣ Include Your Order Information – Provide your name and order number in your email to info@floridacolors.com.
5️⃣ Return Process – Depending on the plant variety and damage, we may require a return before processing a replacement.
6️⃣ Replacement or Refund – If a replacement is needed, we will schedule it as soon as possible (we cover the shipping cost). If a replacement is unavailable, you will receive a full refund, or store credit (your choice) including shipping.
IMPORTANT: Plumeria cuttings are NOT covered under our standard guarantee. Once purchased, their survival and rooting success depend entirely on your care and skill. However, we guarantee that all cuttings are healthy, viable and arrive in good shape.
How to Start Rooting Your Plumeria Cutting?
1. Preparing Your Potting Soil Mix
✅ Mix 1 part perlite with 1 part unfertilized potting mix – ensure it’s well-draining.
✅ Moisten the mix until it holds together but is not soaking wet.
2. Getting Your Pots Ready
✅ Use a pot with drainage holes to prevent water retention.
✅ Select a clean pot or rooting tube for each plumeria. It is important to use new or sterilized pots or rooting tubes.
✅ Fill a rooting tube or 1-gallon pot halfway with your prepared soil mix.
3. Planting the Cutting
✅ Insert the callused end of the cutting centered vertically and horizontally in the pot.
✅ Fill the remaining space with soil, leaving 1 inches from the top rim.
✅ Gently press the soil around the cutting to stabilize it.
✅ Water thoroughly once to settle the soil around the base.
✅ If needed, use a bamboo stake to keep the cutting upright. Staking help prevent any movement when the root are just starting to form.
Watering & Care After Planting?
✅ Water only once after planting. Then, wait until the cutting has 3-4 large leaves before watering again.
✅ If the cutting appears wrinkled, lightly mist it in the morning for a week or more to rehydrate. Be careful not to soak the soil.
✅ Keep the cutting in a warm, dry, indirect sunny location that is protected from rain.
Transplanting Your Plumeria?
✅ A 1-gallon pot is sufficient for a long period, but transplant to a larger pot once roots appear near the surface or grow out of the drainage holes.
✅ Ensure good drainage in the new soil to prevent root rot.
✅ If your area is frost-free, you may transplant directly into the ground.
For more details, visit our Plumeria Care Guide website: PlumeriaCareGuide.com