Help! Bent Plumeria stem!
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PROthe_first_kms2
11 years ago
lreinsch
11 years agoRelated Discussions
Can a broken/bent stem of a monstera deliciosa be mended?
Comments (4)Wrapping it temporarily but tightly with grafting tape in the area of the injury should solve the problem if the damage isn't too bad. Water will still probably move upward readily through the xylem & wrapping the stem will help ensure the phloem will not dry out and that it will retain it's ability to transport photosynthate & growth regulators downward to roots. Al...See MorePlumeria stem snapped close to the soil
Comments (2)Danielle, Since the area above and below the break are "quite soft", I don't think it will heal. Your best bet would be to cut the upper portion until you reach firm, white wood, dust the end with rooting compound, and re-root that part. I would leave the bottom part in its soil to see if it will sprout new branches from the stub. Mike...See MoreCan I straighten a bent Plumeria?
Comments (3)Birddog, is the bottom where you want to straighten it woody yet? If so, it might be hard to move it. If not, let the tree dry out for about a week, that way it'll be more limber. A well-watered tree is more likely to break on you. Like Mike said, do it a little at a time. I'd use a sturdy pipe like conduit that's cut to about the same height as the tree and strap it at three or four points with plant velcro or tape, something you can adjust as the season goes on. It may take this summer and next to make a permanent change....See MoreDog bite on Plumeria Stem. Help!
Comments (3)Depends on how badly he damaged it...normally the plant will heal itself without too much assistance. Give it a couple weeks and see what happens....if it ain't broke, don't fix it...good luck....See Moreelucas101
11 years ago
jandey1
11 years agoLorraine, it sounds like she did just the right thing. When you get a cutting that grows very fast--and many of those cuttings they sell in Hawaii are fast growers--it's always a good idea to put a stake in the pot. It doesn't need to be tight against the plant but close enough to help prevent that limber wood from bending severely.
I would say that after three years the trunk at the base should be pretty woody, and she should notice the trunk beginning to get harder along the length each year.
You can see the gradation here between maturing wood to very green new growth:
The center is still green enough to bend on that cutting, which was rooted last spring and has tripled in height. The stretch marks are quite normal.On the left is a nice example of mature, dry wood on a several-year-old seedling:
Let us know how her flowers turn out!
Loveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
11 years agoWoman_of_Paradise
11 years agojandey1
11 years agolreinsch
11 years agoI know it's been awhile, but I just wanted to thank everyone again. It seems that after a summer of staying bandaged, my grandma's plumeria is well on its way to healing itself. I think think it may finally even be ready to start branching? I'll know more on that when I visit next week. The great news is that it did flower! I'm not sure how many buds it shot out, but am attempting to attach the photo my mom sent me. As you will see, the flowers were yellow! (We thought they would be pink from the package, but perhaps I mixed them up after plotting them...) In any case, your advice was much appreciated!
Lorraine
pcput
11 years agoLoveplants2 8b Virginia Beach, Virginia
11 years agojandey1
11 years ago
lreinschOriginal Author