Plumeria with no roots, just planted, and blooming

[Junebug]

Last November a friend gave me this rather large (4 foot) fresh Plumeria cutting. It wasn't the proper time of year to plant it and the cut needed time to cure, so I plopped it on it's side in my flower bed and basically forgot about it. A few weeks ago while watering, I noticed the rootless cutting had nubby green tips and it became obvious to me that it was time to stop neglecting and start planting. When planted last weekend there were still no roots, but the leaves and buds had already begun developing. It's been less than a week since being planted and imagine my surprise to see fully opened blooms. I was told the blooms would be solid white in color and was overjoyed to see cheerful yellow blooms with white borders. They have a wonderful fragrance.

[Swamper]

Also known as frangipani. Beautiful flowers and yeah they smell great. They are tough but I don't think they like the cold too much. Good luck and congrats

[susiep]

That is a beauty! I love it. I wish mine would do that!

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by Swamper

Also known as frangipani. Beautiful flowers and yeah they smell great. They are tough but I don't think they like the cold too much. Good luck and congrats

Yes, they are supposed to be cold sensitive, but the cutting sat out all winter, even during the 3 week cold spell. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw new growth, especially with no roots. Did a little research before planting and read an article that said they can develop a sizeable root ball within 2 weeks of planting. Got my fingers crossed that the leaves and blooms don't sap all it's root reserve.

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by susiep

That is a beauty! I love it. I wish mine would do that!

Thank you. You've got quite the green thumb, Susie, so your plant should do well. This one looks o.k. so far, but only time will tell. I'm afraid it won't root because of all the top growth. It's planted in a sunny location in a mixture of 1 part good quality potting soil to 3 parts good ole' Florida sand with a little bone meal and Milorganite.

[Swamper]

Considering what that plant did on it's back, naked, in those very cold 3 weeks, I think she's gonna develop into an outstanding specimen.

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by Swamper

Considering what that plant did on it's back, naked, in those very cold 3 weeks, I think she's gonna develop into an outstanding specimen.

Thank's for the encouragement.

[Junebug]

Growth Update....

It's been almost a month since being planted and suffice to say this cutting is now a rooted plant. It's grown many leaves and is always in bloom.

[Izzie]

D: Jealousssss. Wish they liked it outside here.
Great job! They are so lovely, with their vanilla-y melted butteriness.

[Junebug]

Originally Posted by Izzie

D: Jealousssss. Wish they liked it outside here.
Great job! They are so lovely, with their vanilla-y melted butteriness.

Thank you. They have an intoxicating fragrance too.