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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
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