Dracaena

I picked up more Dracaena cuttings for my collection. I like this verity. The leaves are thin and twisty, as well as multi-colored.

 

Cherry Tree Cutting

I planted the Cherry tree cutting I got the other day. It had been in water for probably a week, but the blossoms were falling off and leaves were starting to open, so decided to plant it. I used some rich soil with lots of organic material and used hormone power in hopes it will root. I feel it is tough to grow a hardwood from a cutting, but I read it can be done and will give it a try.

Bougainvillea Vine

I was able to get some cuttings from this beautiful Bougainvillea vine. The owner said this vine was planted 25 years ago. 

Red Bougainvillea vine cuttings. Should blossom next year.

 

Mango Tree Cuttings

Today I decided to try and grow some new Mango trees using the cutting method. A new growth branch should be used. Cut the branch near the node and remove all the leaves.

Cuttings should be 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) long. Remember the direction of the growth before making cuttings. The bottom is the end that was connected to the tree. Take a 6-8 cutting that has two or three leaf nodes (see leaf nodes circled above). Make an angled cut about an inch (1-2 cm) below the bottom leaf node (see arrow).   

Add 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) of river sand or pores soil in a container and water well. Dip the bottom of the cutting in water and then in rooting hormone (in you have it). Use something to make a 2 inch (5 cm) deep hole in the soil and place the cutting. Once all the cuttings are planted, cover with plastic or place in a plastic bag and close. Place in a shaded, but warm location. Uncover and spray with water mist every 10 days. Once the cuttings start to grow leaves, remove the plastic and place in the sun. In a few weeks, the cuttings can be separated and transplanted in their own containers.

Plumeria

 

Plumeria is a shrub or small tree the grows typically in subtropical regions, like Mexico, South America, Florida, Caribbean and other subtropical regions. There are several species of Plumeria with different colored flowers, but what they all share is an amazing and gentle aroma. The flower's fragrance becomes stronger in the evenings to draw a particular moth that pollinates it. The verity I have is sometimes referred to as the Asian Pacific verity.

I got these cuttings from a neighbor. I cut the ends at an angle and removed the leaves, except for the very top. I will let them dry for about a week to allow the ends to heal over. I will then dip the ends in a rooting hormone and plant them in a very porous potting soil. Plumeria is very soft and susceptible to root rot, so it is important to ensure the soil drains very well. The roots do not grow from leaf nodes like many other plants, but rather from the end of the cutting. Plumeria grow quickly and you should expect a decent sized shrub in a year and a half to two years. 

Plumeria can grow quite large, but is it very delicate so strong winds can damage them easily.

Many people tend to keep Plumeria in planters and restrict their size and number of branches, like one might do with a Bonsai tree.

Malabar Spinach (Cutting)

(8/8) I took a Malabar Spinach cutting and stuck it in a planter three days ago just to see what would happen and surprised to see a leaf starting to grow.

Passion Fruit Cuttings

(7/31) My Passion Fruit cuttings are doing fine. The cuttings in the planters are around 2 weeks old and the two cuttings in the round planters are from mid-March (4 months old).