Plumeria in Northern California is a marginal climate project, not a guaranteed one. The region sits outside the truly tropical zones plumeria prefers. That does
A native plant is one that grew in a region long before humans introduced it there. By that definition, plumeria origin traces back to the
Twenty five feet. That is roughly how tall a mature, unrestricted plumeria rubra can reach in the ground in a warm climate. So how big
How to plant plumeria comes down to two choices. First, ground or pot. Second, nursery plant or rooted cutting. Get the site right and the
Plumeria in containers is not a compromise. For growers outside the tropics, a pot is often the only way to keep this plant alive through
Can plumeria grow in Florida? Yes, and arguably better than anywhere else in the continental United States. Florida gives plumeria the heat and long growing
Can plumeria grow in Arizona? Yes, and Phoenix and Tucson gardeners grow it successfully every year. The catch is that Arizona flips one of plumeria’s
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
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
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