Plumeria Stem Rot: Causes, Treatment, and Preventions
Plumerias are resilient plants, and most of their issues are caused by over-watering or over-feeding. While they require regular support, giving them too much of anything can cause problems, with one of the worst being plumeria stem rot. Stem rot occurs when the plants are too wet, too humid, or attacks by common plumeria pests […]
Plumeria Rust: Causes, Treatment, & Prevention
Plumeria Rust is one of the most common, and most damaging problems faced by plumeria growers around the world. The strain of rust fungus is specific to Plumeria trees, and while it’s easy to treat, can be devastating if spotted too late. Plumeria, or Frangipani, are grown for their fragrant flowers and bring a touch […]
Plumeria Leaves Curling: Causes, Treatment, & Prevention
Plumeria leaves curling can be a sign of overwatering, but in most cases, it happens through no fault of the plumeria carer and should really be referred to as plumeria leaf stress more widely. The treatment of leaf curl in plumeria plants is really more about general care and prevention and keeping a close eye […]
Black Tip Fungus: Causes, Treatment, & Prevention
Black Tip fungus is one of the most common diseases for both small plumeria and mature plumeria. The black mold produced by this fungal disease rarely kills plants but can be fatal for plumeria cuttings. In this article I want to explore some of the best ways to ensure your pants don’t suffer at the […]
How to Transplant Plumeria: Complete Beginner’s Guide
When you’ve successfully taken a plumeria cutting or grown frangipani from seed, it’s important to know how to transplant it properly. In this article, we will talk through all the stages of transplanting plumeria. As well as transplanting cuttings, similar processes can be taken to transplant mature plumeria too, so take notes, as this will […]
Repotting Plumeria: The Complete Beginner’s Guide
As plumerias mature they not only outgrow their containers but exhaust potting soil. Like all small trees, regular mulching can help with nutrients, and feeding plumeria with balanced fertilizers (albeit with a preference for phosphorous in these tropical flowering trees) helps, but won’t put off repotting forever. Repotting plumeria is an essential part of plumeria care, making […]
Plumeria Winter Care: The Complete Guide
Plumeria are tropical plants with fragrant flowers, grown for their sweetly scented blooms. But as you find your local climate turning cool for fall and winter, it’s time to start making considerations over the long-term care of your plumeria. Plumeria plants, also known as frangipani, or the Hawaiian lei flower, are not at all frost […]
Plumeria Water Requirements: How to Avoid Overwatering Plumeria
In this guide to Plumeria watering, I want to share some of the best tips I’ve picked up over the years. Some from other plumeria collectors, but most from good old fashioned trial and error. Plumeria are incredibly easy to overwater, needing exact care depending on when and where you plant them, and to add […]
Plumeria Natural Light Requirements – Grow Lights
Plumeria are tropical plants so do not grow well in cold climates, and for some of us that simply means growing potted plumeria trees in a sunny window, but for others, getting the light requirements for flowering plumeria right is a little bit more challenging. In this article we’re going to try to demystify what […]
How to Prune Plumeria: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide
Plumeria trees, also called frangipani and temple tree, are tropical plants grown for their architectural foliage and vibrant blooms. These tropical plants are dormant during winter and burst back into life in Spring. In this guide we’re going to teach you some simple rules on how to prune plumeria for better shape, better disease resistance, […]