Claudio Bryant Plumeria, also known as frangipani plants, are tropical plants grown for their traditional lei flowers, used in garlands and leis in Hawaii, and for their beautiful scent around the world. Their fragrance is the main reason for their popularity, but it also causes a host of pest problems and needs the best fertilizers to support … Read more
Plumeria (or frangipani) may have the reputation of being a slow grower, but the truth is that they can actually be quite speedy! Depending on the variety you cultivate and the conditions you provide, these luscious tropical plants can shoot up at least a foot in height each year. They might even grow faster if … Read more
Plumeria are one of the most fragrant tropical plants you can grow at home, but it’s important to remember that they are trees, and can reach over 20 feet tall in ideal conditions. In this article, we’re going to talk all about how to keep plumeria small and prevent them from overpowering your garden. From … Read more
Growing plumeria indoors is the easiest way to control and manage light, temperatures, and water for plumeria plants when you live in cooler climates. For those of us lucky enough to live in higher temperature parts of the country, it’s definitely possible to grow plumeria outdoors for most of the year, but for most plumeria … Read more
By far the biggest appeal of plumeria plants is their fragrance, emitted right through summer from the iconic plumeria blooms. Plumeria, or frangipani, flowers, have a sweet scent similar to peaches and cream. Every flower in the plumeria family has a unique perfume, which only gets better as young plants mature. In this article, we’re … Read more
Caring for your plumeria is incredibly rewarding, but if you’re ready to take the step and propagate new plants from plumeria seed pods, this is the article you need. We’re taking an in-depth look at how to pollinate, harvest, store, and plant plumeria seed pods so you can join us on a journey of bringing … Read more
Plumeria are generally very resilient plants, but they have some very specific soil requirements to get them settled into a new home. Whether you’re dealing with potted plumeria cuttings or mature plumeria plants, the soil requirements are fairly similar. In this guide to the best soil for plumeria, we’ll cover what your plumeria flowers need … Read more
If you’ve already got a healthy plumeria plant, and want to increase your stock we’ve got the perfect guide to plumeria cutting propagation so you can make more plants with healthy rootstock. Unlike many deciduous shrubs, these tropical plants only like to be propagated in two ways – greenwood cuttings, and from seed. this article … Read more
Plumerias are one of the most rewarding tropical plants you can grow, and despite their preference for warm, tropical climates, plumeria care is actually pretty straightforward, no matter where you live in the world. At Plumerist, we want to give you all the tools and tips, so you know how to grow plumeria for yourself, … Read more