This cutting of Plumeria ‘Celadine’ was planted on March 19, 2011 using the egg method. The cutting produced inflorescences on all three branches and a healthy root system SIMULTANEOUSLY. The picture was taken June 7, 2011 showing all 3 branches flowering.

It is interesting to note that it is recommended by many traditional plumeria growers to cut off any developing inflorescences on rooting cuttings to direct the cuttings’ energy into root development.

I rooted many single-tip cuttings using the egg method which developed roots, inflorescences and flowered. But this was the first rooting cutting developing three inflorescences and a true challenge for the egg method which it passed with flying colors.


Plumeria 'Celadine'


One of the three branches of Plumeria 'Celadine'