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Aug 16, 2020 10:03 PM CST
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Jacksonville, Florida
Last year my plumeria got its first leaves in the spring/summer. It then lost all the leaves in the winter. This year I have not had any progress. I have another that I planted at the same time and everything was the same except it has plenty of leaves. Any advise? I live in Florida and we are very hot and humid.
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Aug 17, 2020 12:59 AM CST
Name: Luis
Hurst, TX, U.S.A. (Zone 8a)
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Hmm, well, you do not have an obvious case of black tip. But the picture was taken in shade so, I hope it is getting 6 hours of direct sunlight. I do not see any indications of winter damage due to cold temperatures on the picture's side of the trunk. Can you confirm that the trunk firm or does it feel soft? Check near the base and some inches below the tip. If it is soft, it may be starting to rot. Otherwise, you can wait a bit more to see if it takes off if put in more sun. Another test: poke a needle into the branch to see if latex oozes out. If no latex, it may be rotting. Of course, in the middle of the summer, many plants do not want to leaf out and go semi-dormant until temperatures recede. During this inhospitable time, you can temporarily change the pot's location so it still gets sunlight (morning only) but not much during the hottest part of the afternoon-evening day.

But try more sunlight. In Spring, they normally need a certain amount of warm days and nights to stop their dormancy and begin actively leafing out. Maybe it is not getting enough in its current location.

Standard things to look for this time of the year... Make sure there are no pests around (spider mites, whiteflies, aphids, thrips, scale, mealybugs); that the potting mix drains very well and that the pot's drainage holes also drain well. How much water do you give the pot (in gallons) and how often? Since there are no leaves losing internal moisture, the plant should not need as much water as the one that successfully leafed out. What fertilizer do you use and how often?
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Aug 17, 2020 10:38 AM CST
Name: Karen
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It looks ok, but I can't see it that well. Plumeria can be very slow to grow and bloom. I have one now that must be 10 years old and it is finally nicely leafed out and blooming, but it took years to get started.
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Aug 18, 2020 9:10 AM CST
Name: Jason
Houston, Tx.
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The soil looks way to wet for a cutting with no leaves. It going to rot easily if you continue to water before it has substantial growth.
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Aug 18, 2020 9:43 AM CST
Name: Karen
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That is true! I normally withhold water until I see good leaves. Then you know it's rooted and ready to grow well!
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