If you’ve ever struggled to decide which pot is best for Plumeria, trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve grown Plumerias in just about everything over the years. Terracotta, plastic, fabric grow bags, ceramic, even repurposed containers when I ran out of pots. Some worked amazingly well, and some nearly killed the plant. What I learned … Read more
Most Plumeria growers panic the first time they see the stem turning soft or the roots looking dark. I’ve been through this myself, staring at the plant thinking, is this crown rot, root rot, or something else entirely? Both problems look similar in the beginning, but the way you fix them is completely different. If … Read more
There’s nothing more discouraging than watching your Plumeria finally push out a beautiful cluster of buds… only for them to dry up and fall off before they even think about opening. I’ve been there. You wait all season, you think this is finally the moment, and then suddenly the buds start shrinking, turning brown, and … Read more
If your Plumeria looks perfectly healthy but still refuses to bloom, you’re not alone. I’ve been through this myself, and it can drive you crazy. You water it, you feed it, you check on it every morning like it’s a newborn, yet it still sits there with nothing but leaves. It almost feels like it’s … Read more
If you’ve ever stood in front of a Plumeria and wondered, “Wait… is this the same thing as a Frangipani?” trust me, you are not alone. I remember the first time I came across the word Frangipani, and I honestly thought it was some exotic cousin of Plumeria. Turns out, that confusion is actually very … Read more
Few things compare to the excitement of seeing plumeria buds open for the first time. The colors, the fragrance, the tropical vibe, it all feels worth the wait. Naturally, the next question every grower asks is: How long do plumeria flowers actually last? The answer depends on whether you are talking about individual flowers, flower … Read more
If you love plumeria and drink coffee daily, this question feels almost inevitable. You look at those used coffee grounds and think, could this help my plumeria bloom better? The answer is yes and no, and the difference matters more than most gardening advice makes it seem. Coffee grounds can help plumeria in specific situations, … Read more
If you share your home or garden with both plumeria plants and a curious dog, this question probably pops into your head sooner or later. Maybe your dog sniffed a fallen leaf. Maybe you caught them chewing something they definitely should not. Or maybe you are planning to add plumeria to your garden and want … Read more
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