I have had moments when I walked out to check on my plumeria and almost panicked after seeing the leaves scattered all over the soil. It feels like something terrible has happened, but the truth is that leaf fall in plumeria is not always a reason to worry. In many cases, it is the plant’s … Read more
Seeing your plumeria lose its color and life can feel heartbreaking. Those beautiful leaves start to droop, the stems soften, and the flowers stop blooming. It feels like all your effort went to waste, but trust me, most plumerias can still be saved. These tropical plants are much stronger than they seem. Even when they … Read more
The first time I saw plumeria flowers scattered around a temple courtyard, I remember feeling like they belonged there. Their white and pink petals looked so peaceful against the stone steps, and the air carried that soft fragrance that makes you want to slow down and just breathe. It was in that moment that I … Read more
The very first time I saw a plumeria lei was in Hawaii, and honestly, I didn’t even know the flower’s name back then. All I remember is stepping into that warm island air and someone slipping a chain of soft, fragrant flowers around my neck. It felt like the whole place was saying, “welcome, you … Read more
If you’ve got thrips on your plumeria it can be hard to get rid of them, but the good news is that they rarely cause significant damage to these tropical flowering plants. However, if you’ve found yourself with a significant infestation we’ve got all the tips about thrip causes, and how to treat and prevent … Read more
Plumeria are great tropical plants for the home, garden or greenhouse, but they have a whole range of pests that can cause lasting damage, and a spider mite infestation is one of the worst. The humble spider mite, uses the plants as a host for webs, reproduction, and water, making it essential to know exactly … Read more
Scale insects will infest a plumeria plant stem before you know it, and treating scale on plumeria is never easy but we’ve gathered all of our experience and a few great tips to help to get rid of scale on plumeria quickly. The really big bonus? Getting rid of scale will improve the overall health … Read more
Mealybugs are one of the most common plumeria pests, and one of the most common houseplant and tropical plants pests in general too. In this article, we’ll look at how to treat mealybugs on plumeria, as well as the root causes of these sap-sucking insects. Before we get started, let us reassure you that a … Read more
Grasshoppers are one of nature’s true wonders but they’re also voracious plant pests, so finding a grasshopper on plumeria plants that you’ve lovingly cared for might be more than a little frustrating. In this article, we will run through some of the best ways to prevent grasshoppers, and some of the possible control options that … Read more
Aphids are one of the most common plant pests in the world so finding aphids on plumeria is as inevitable as the sun setting in the evening. At some point in your plumeria growing journey, these common plumeria pests are going to affect your plumeria, and sadly, it’s more likely on healthy plumeria plants. Even if you … Read more