I planted this plumeria cutting from Hawaii last fall. I live in zone 6B in WNC and it is late April. Should I start watering the plant yet? I have it in full sun in my sunroom. I am always concerned the plant will rot if I water while it is still dormant.
Hope the photo is clear.
Is it coming out of dormancy? Thanks to anyone who can advise me.
Lynn
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Don't water yet. Got to be patient and wait a bit more, at least one of those claws to properly open up. It does take awhile for it to come out of dormancy. It is swelling up nicely, so maybe wait it out till May.

Hi all
I bought this 6 ft plumeria last year which is 15 years old. It bloomed, then went dormant at the end of the season.
I have not watered it at all since November 2019. It looks like it is putting out new growth but I am a bit paranoid about watering too soon. I just moved it into the sunroom today I live in Western North Carolina zone 6B.
Any reason not to water? I will not move it outdoors until early May.
Many thanks to you who are more experienced growers. I appreciate any advice.
Linda

I usually wait until at least one leaf is fully open before I resume active watering. It actually depends on your environment. My area still being cooler overnight, I do not want the plant to catch black rot which it can easily get if given untimely watering.

Also depends what cultivar you have. Mine are a bit more cold weather tolerant, but still I wait patiently. Since yours is indoors, I would be extra cautious. Good to see it is doing active leaf growing now, just continue to position by your warmest and brightest area in your house, as you wait for the leaves to form much better.