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Aug 4, 2019 8:40 AM CST
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It's been about 7 weeks and I have two Plumeria cuttings I bought in Maui. For the past 2 weeks my cuttings were showing signs of leaves production but they seem to stop growing within the past 6 days. Is this something I need to worry about?
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Aug 4, 2019 11:27 AM CST
Name: Glenn Graham
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Appears to be way over-potted ! Remember the center of a large pot stays Wet longer & cuttings don't like soggy feet while rooting. For now, it looks ok but keep it in the Sun & go easy on the watering.
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Aug 4, 2019 3:07 PM CST

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I agree with Glenn. I notice several things.

Your medium seems wet. Rooting cuttings should not be watered. I may spot a bit of rot at the bottom of picture # 1.

In any case what I would do at this stage is take it out of the pot it is in, and replace the soil with a mixture of 50/50 soil/perlite. I personally prefer rooting in just a few inches of this mixture and don't pot the cutting up until it has good roots. But if you are intent on keeping it in those big pots, then please fill the pot all the way, since the reflected heat from the sides of the pot can cause sunburn.

Good luck!
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Aug 4, 2019 6:34 PM CST
New York, NY (Zone 7b)
Once you have good roots Hetty, how deep to pot up the now well-rooted plant?

I just received some rooted plants from Hawaii and am worried I may have potted them too deep. Since they had (now clipped for shipping) good leaf development, OK to fertilize straight away?
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Aug 5, 2019 5:12 AM CST

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Rooted plants you can fertilize right away. With the leaves clipped, I would use half strength for a bit, or use a time-release fertilizer.

If you imagine a stick in a pot, the roots are all going to come from the bottom of the stick, so you want to make sure they have plenty of space to spread their roots. It's better to pot them a bit higher. You may need to stake it until it has good stability.

Good luck!
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Aug 5, 2019 8:00 AM CST
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Thank you ALL for you suggestions. I will repot today.
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Aug 5, 2019 8:06 AM CST
New York, NY (Zone 7b)
Thanks Hetty! I potted the plants deeper for stability, but will raise them up and use stakes together with a time-release fertilizer.
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Aug 5, 2019 10:34 AM CST
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Hello Hetty,

After I replanted the cuttings I notice I had a very tiny root on one and the other cutting did not have roots. How long should I go without water and should I bring them in at night? I'm located in Los Angeles and , during the morning, I notice a lot of dew on the cuttings which keeps the top soil wet.
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Aug 5, 2019 1:36 PM CST
Name: Carol
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No need to bring them in at night. Temps have been in mid sixties at night.
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Aug 5, 2019 6:13 PM CST

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Without roots the cuttings has no way of taking up the water. Dew is OK, but do not add supplemental water until you see new leaf growth. This generally indicates you have roots.
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