Kaneohe Sunburst Plumeria Unrooted Cutting 10-12 in – Tropical Exotic Plant

Overview

Embark on a rewarding gardening journey with our premium Kaneohe Sunburst Plumeria cutting. This offering provides a 10-12 inch unrooted cutting of the highly sought-after Plumeria ‘Kaneohe Sunburst’ variety. Renowned for its breathtaking beauty and intoxicating aroma, this tropical exotic plant is a true garden gem. The ‘Kaneohe Sunburst’ features delicate lilac petals that gracefully transition to a vibrant orange center, creating a stunning visual display. Its compact growing habit makes it suitable for various garden sizes or container planting, bringing a touch of Hawaiian elegance to any setting. This particular Plumeria unrooted cutting is celebrated for its excellent keeping quality, making it a favorite for lei making and floral arrangements. Our cuttings are carefully inspected and selected to ensure you receive a healthy, viable piece ready for propagation.

The Plumeria, also known as Frangipani, is a genus of flowering plants in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, these plants are famous for their waxy, fragrant flowers that bloom in a kaleidoscope of colors. The ‘Kaneohe Sunburst’ variety stands out with its unique color combination and delightful fragrance, promising to transform your garden into a fragrant paradise. Growing a tropical Plumeria plant from a cutting is a fulfilling experience, allowing you to nurture this exquisite beauty from its early stages to a magnificent flowering specimen.

Key Benefits

Adding a Kaneohe Sunburst Plumeria cutting to your collection offers numerous advantages, enriching your garden with its unique charm and sensory delights. This particular variety is cherished for its ease of blooming and captivating scent, making it a standout choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

• Exotic Beauty: The ‘Kaneohe Sunburst’ boasts delicate lilac petals with a striking orange center, providing a vibrant and exotic aesthetic that enhances any landscape or patio.
• Sweet Fragrance: Enjoy the incredibly sweet and pervasive fragrance emitted by its flowers, especially prominent in the evenings, creating a truly sensory garden experience. This fragrant exotic flower is a delight.
• Compact Growth: With a naturally compact growing habit, this Plumeria is well-suited for container gardening or smaller garden spaces, making it versatile for various living situations.
• Excellent Keeping Quality: The flowers maintain their freshness for an extended period after cutting, making them perfect for stunning floral arrangements, leis, and decorative purposes.
• Easy to Bloom: Known for being a good bloomer, this variety readily produces its beautiful flowers, rewarding your care with a consistent display of color and scent. Cultivating a tropical Plumeria plant is made easier with this variety.
• Lei Making Favorite: Due to its beauty and fragrance, the ‘Kaneohe Sunburst’ is one of the most popular Plumeria varieties used in traditional Hawaiian lei making.
• Propagation Potential: Starting with a healthy Plumeria unrooted cutting allows you to witness the fascinating process of plant propagation and grow your own unique specimen. Learning to grow Plumeria from cutting is a rewarding skill.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Successfully growing a Kaneohe Sunburst Plumeria cutting requires attention to specific environmental conditions and care routines. While the cuttings are healthy and firm, they may be curved, which is natural and does not affect their viability. The ultimate goal is to establish a strong root system, leading to a flourishing tropical Plumeria plant.

For optimal growth, your Plumeria cutting thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. If growing indoors, place it near a south-facing window or use supplemental grow lights. When planting, use a well-draining potting mix, ideally one formulated for succulents or cacti, or create your own mix with perlite or pumice to ensure excellent drainage. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings, as Plumeria are susceptible to root rot in overly moist conditions. During the active growing season (spring through fall), water thoroughly until water drains from the bottom of the pot. Reduce watering significantly in winter when the plant is dormant.

Plumerias prefer warm temperatures, ideally between 65-85°F (18-29°C). Protect them from frost, as they are not cold-hardy. In most USDA zones, they are grown in containers and brought indoors during colder months. Fertilize your Kaneohe Sunburst Plumeria cutting with a high-phosphorus fertilizer during the spring and summer to encourage blooming. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers, which promote foliage growth over flowers. Common problems include spider mites and mealybugs, which can be managed with horticultural oil or insecticidal soap. Proper air circulation also helps prevent fungal issues. Learning to grow Plumeria from cutting involves patience, but the rewards are well worth the effort.

Size & Details

This offering is for one Kaneohe Sunburst Plumeria cutting, measuring approximately 10-12 inches in length. These are unrooted cuttings, meaning they do not yet have an established root system and will require propagation upon arrival. Each cutting is carefully selected to be healthy and firm, though natural variations in shape, including some curvature, may occur. The mature tropical Plumeria plant can reach heights of 15-25 feet in ideal outdoor conditions, but when grown in containers, its size can be managed through pruning, typically remaining between 5-10 feet tall. Expect blooms to appear once the plant has established a robust root system and sufficient growth, usually within 1-2 years from successful rooting. The flowers themselves are typically 3-3.5 inches in diameter, showcasing the beautiful lilac and orange coloration characteristic of this fragrant exotic flower.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this Plumeria cutting get once it’s a mature plant? A: A mature Kaneohe Sunburst Plumeria cutting grown in the ground can reach 15-25 feet tall. When grown in a container, its size is more manageable, typically 5-10 feet, depending on pruning and pot size.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: The Kaneohe Sunburst Plumeria cutting is a tropical plant that thrives outdoors in warm climates (USDA zones 9-11). In colder regions, it can be grown as a container plant and brought indoors during winter.
• Q: How much sunlight does my Plumeria need to thrive? A: This tropical Plumeria plant requires full sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily, to produce abundant blooms. Insufficient light can lead to leggy growth and fewer flowers.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for, especially for beginners? A: While rooting a Plumeria unrooted cutting requires some specific steps and patience, once established, Plumerias are relatively low-maintenance. They are a good choice for beginners willing to learn the basics of tropical plant care.
• Q: What condition will the Plumeria cutting arrive in? A: Your Kaneohe Sunburst Plumeria cutting will arrive as an unrooted, healthy, and firm stem, approximately 10-12 inches long. It will be ready for you to begin the rooting process.
• Q: How long until my Plumeria cutting blooms? A: With proper care, you can typically expect your Kaneohe Sunburst Plumeria cutting to establish roots and begin flowering within 1-2 years after successful propagation.
• Q: What is the best time to plant a Plumeria cutting? A: The best time to plant a Plumeria unrooted cutting is during the warm months of spring or early summer, as the heat encourages faster rooting and growth.
• Q: What soil type is best for growing Plumeria from cutting? A: A well-draining soil mix is crucial. Many gardeners use a cactus or succulent mix, or a blend of potting soil, perlite, and coarse sand to ensure good drainage for their tropical Plumeria plant.
• Q: Is the fragrance of the Kaneohe Sunburst Plumeria strong? A: Yes, the ‘Kaneohe Sunburst’ is known for its very sweet and strong fragrance, making it a highly desirable fragrant exotic flower for gardens and leis.
• Q: How do I protect my Plumeria during winter in colder zones? A: If you live outside USDA zones 9-11, you should grow your tropical Plumeria plant in a container and bring it indoors to a bright, cool, frost-free location for the winter dormancy period.