Optimization of size of cutting and month of planting for propagation of Indian Plumeria (Plumeria alba L.)

Investigations to optimize size of cuttings and best month for propagation of Indian plumeria was conducted at College of Horticulture, Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri during the year 2019-2020. The experiment was laid in factorial randomized block design with five replications. It consisted of two factors viz. size of cutting and month of planting. All the parameters recorded were significantly influenced by size of cutting and month of planting. The present studies revealed maximum sprouting percentage, survival percentage, plant height, number of leaves, average leaf area, girth at collar as well as absolute growth rate and relative growth rate in T₃M₁ i.e., 40 cm cuttings planted on 15^th of February.