Can Plumeria Be Cut Back

Pruning plumeria can help keep the tree to a smaller size and help remove dead and diseased branches. … When pruning a healthy tree to maintain size, it is important to prune only in the winter or early spring to avoid causing damage to the blooming cycle.

How short can a plumeria cutting be?

Choose plumeria branch ends from each of which you can take one 12- to 18-inch-long cutting. Avoid taking very short or very long cuttings because they do not root reliably. Each selected stem should be severed at an oblique, 45-degree angle using a sanitized knife.

How do I overwinter my plumeria?

If the plumeria plants are not too big, overwinter them in the house, tucking them here and there near windows or keeping them in the basement under lights. Run the lights about 16 hours a day. As their growth slows, reduce watering drastically to help prevent root rot.