http://molokaiplumerias.com/buycuttings.php

I contacted them about a canopy cutting and I received a friendly email back within a day. The canopy cuttings are $5 per tip plus shipping. I'm getting a 5 tip cutting for $25 plus $15 shipping - $40 - not bad!!!

I'll post a picture whn I get the cutting so you can see what they send me!

Share your photos when they come!!!

Wendy

Hi Wendy! I think I got a good deal too, I'll definitely post a pic when it arrives, I'm really excited about it. I've been waiting to order from them to get my Celadine, I was just too caught up in all other plumies last year, LOL! That is SO exciting about buying those trees from your neighbor! Are those the ones that were in the driveway???

I find this interesting, here's what they say about canopy cuttings - (oh how I wish I could afford a 10 tip cutting - WOW!)
Brand New! Canopy Cuttings- Multi-tips $5 per tip
These cuttings will have a minimum of 5 tips. We've sent some out with up to 10 tips. We can get a few of these every year by cutting from the tops of mature trees. Here the forking patterns are a lot more random and closely spaced.
"What's really cool about these cuttings is something we can't prove but is more observation and anecdote. Don't laugh but cuttings kind of "remember" where they came from. The Sticks and 3-Tips are "programmed" to stretch and grow into a tall tree. The Canopy Cuttings have already arrived. They are much more inclined to keep their low profile, sort of dwarf characteristics but full size flowers. They make a really great potted plant."

I'll post a pic when it arrives!

Freebie:

Wendy

I wonder if these "canopy cuttings" are what Exotic Plumeria are trying to sell for $100 or more as a Patio Plumeria? I've very suspicious now especially since EP even says they have the Celadine flower.

MadameMeow - the coolest thing about it is that it's only 11 inches long! It's got some weight to it though. I can't believe how beefy it is!

To get the cutting to root, I've let it sit a few days to help it cure a little more. I'll plant it in a mix of plain Miracle Grow potting soil and perlite, about 50/50. After I prep my potting mix I'll dip the end of the cutting in water and then in a powdered rooting hormone, stake it up in the pot and then water it until the soil is completely saturated. Then I'll put it on the heat mat under my grow light or in a sunny window until our tenps are consistently 75-80 and then it can go outside in the daytime. In the mean time, after that initial watering I won't water it again until it gets a few leaves. I haven't tried water rooting yet but many people are very successful & happy with it.

If your cutting rotted, chances are it was not warm enough and / or it stayed too wet. Don't give up, we've all had some mishaps. If you need more info everyone here is happy to help! Good luck!

I treated myself to a cutting from Molokai Plumeria and wanted to say I am blown away! I can't wait to get this 7 tip cutting growing.

I highly recommend this seller. Very fast shipping and super high quality cuttings.

Dave

MadameMeow I'm so excited for you!!! Please post a picture when you get it if you can, we all want to see it! This is an EXCELLENT type of cutting for you to root - they are from very well established trees and Celadine should be very agreeable to root.

-Robert