Frangipanis are easy to propagate - both from seed and cuttings. Although the spread can be done almost all year, you have to try different cuts in different moments of the year.
Seed propagation
When propagation by seeds, the results can be somewhat unpredictable. You will receive a plant with some resemblance to his father, but it is unlikely to be an exact duplicate. It usually takes three years or prior to new plant flower, whereas plant propagation from cuttings, you should see your new frangipani flowers in the first year.
Seeds should be sown the seeds when the pods are divided in early spring. The minimum temperature should be at least a 18 ° C. Simply place your seeds in the pot, ensuring the soil is kept slightly moist until the seedling appears, which can take up to a fortnight. But do not despair if you do not pop up when it is expected - only may not be warm enough. I had one plant after 12 weeks of shooting I planted, so keep at it!
Spread From Cuttings
Propagation by cuttings that takes the guesswork - new frangipani is an exact duplicate of the mother plant. Cuts may be taken at any time of year, but are easier to manage in winter when the tree is naked.
There are two methods for making frangipani cuttings - Hard wood (winter) or semi-mature wood (or even during the spring summer when the plant is in flower). Cuts should be at least 30cm (12 ") of long and preferably not more than 60cm (24 ").
Take cuttings of timber when the plant is dormant in winter. If it is white latex that flows even allow to dry in a cool dark place for a few days before planting in well drained compost or sand.
Take semi-ripe cuttings in early stem tips spring before leaves form. Allow the wound to dry before inserting into free draining compost or sand.
If the spread in the summer, choose a section that has no flowers. Remove any leaves that at the same point. Be sure to make a clean cut, which reduces the trauma of the plant and allow the healing more fast. Leaving aside the court of at least five weeks, ideally in an upright position in a dry place. Again, you must allow the wound to dry before planting.
The cut should be clean and straight. If someone has given you a final cut with a ragged, with Recut pruning to form a wound clean. And do not worry if the cut is smaller or larger than the size of cut recommended above. I have had people give me a lot more small cuts (about 6 ") and much larger cuts (one was about 3 ½ feet with a minimum of 6 branches in the same). Â Keep an eye on the wound, and when the plant dries. With giant cut I received, I have planted against a brick wall that receives sunshine throughout the year, and supported with stakes for the first year. Now is a great tree.
With all the cuts, the water in the well and then once every few weeks if the soil is dry, otherwise leave it alone until the new leaves appear. You may need to support her with a frangipani set of strings or a couple of weeks until the roots anchor firmly in place. When new leaves appear, you can plant directly in the garden or in a pot full of great quality, free draining mix.
