plumeria growth

The plumeria I started from a cutting did very well during the summer months, but now the tips of the branches have a
gluey like substance on the part where the new leaves are forming.. The leaves never develop. The just dry up.

It is slightly sticky and transparent.

I don’t see any insects or scale. I don’t want to lose this plant

Thanks ,Denise

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 02/12/2018 @ 7:40 am

The sticky substance is likely honeydew, which is the secretion of pests.

Several pests are common to Plumeria including Spider Mites, Aphids, Mealybug, Scale and Whitefly.

Neem Oil is a good treatment for all of these sucking insects.

Here are some links with more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/plumeria/growing-plumeria.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm ^[2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-honeydew.htm ^[3]

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