How to grow Plumeria

The Plumeria plant (also known as Frangipani) is a member of the Apocynaceae family that contain 8 different species of deciduous small trees and shrubs.

The plumeria plant comes from Central America but have spread throughout the tropics of the world.It´s blooms are very beautiful and have a wonderful fragrance.

The Plumeria plant has a natural dormant period when it does not need to watered.It is relatively simple to grow in containers or in the ground because it is so adaptable.During the growth season it will require lots of sunlight, watering and fertilizer for it to thrive.

For best results, you should plant your Plumeria in a place with good ventilation and plenty of sunlight and it will reward you with lots of beautiful blooms with a wonderful fragrance.It prefers the same growing conditions as a cactus.

Plumeria is a plant that loves water, but it does not like to have wet roots for a long time, make sure it has proper drainage and plant it in soil that drains relatively fast.In tropical areas, the Plumeria can grow up to 20 feet high and over 20 feet in diameter.

The Plumeria is a tropical plant so it will need a lot of sunlight to bloom.If your plant has been in the shade for some time, like inside the house, then you cannot simple plant it in a sunny place just like that.It has to be moved gradually so it will get used to the strong rays of the sun.If the plant has been stored over the winter, it is really important for the stems to have gradual care.

When you are watering your Plumeria plant, common sense is all it takes.If the plant is dry you can give it some water and if the soil is moist you can wait a day or two before watering it.The plant does not like to have wet roots, so the soil should not be soggy.

The Plumeria plant originally comes from the tropics, which means it is used to higher temperatures.When it is about 50 degrees Fahrenheit outside, you should take the plant inside the house.If you live in a cool climate, you could grow your Plumeria in a greenhouse.Exposing to cold temperatures for a few hours can kill the plant.They like high temperatures and can do really well on very hot days.Just make sure it will not dry out in the sun.

The Plant requires quite a lot of fertilizer to thrive, and the fertilizer can be given at the same time when you water the plant.An all purpose Super Blossom Booster 10-50-10 will do the job nicely.You can also ask at your local plant shop or flower shop for recommendations and advice.

Choosing a fertilizer high in phosphorous can help your plant to make more flowers and grow stronger branches.There are also time released pellet type fertilizers on the market that will automatically feed your plant regularly.

The Plumeria plant will become dormant in the fall when it gets colder outside and the days shorten.The flowering will stop and the leaves will become yellow and fall off.At this point you should stop watering the plant gradually until you stop watering it at all.Once the temperature gets to around 60F at night in the spring and over 75F in the day, it is time to bring it out again, gradually moving the Plumeria plant from shade to sun.

You can also prune your plant with a sharp knife anytime you want.It is important to cut in an angle so the cut will not hold any moisture.You will notice that the plant will bleed a bit (latex sap) but it will stop in a few days.If you think your plant is getting too tall, it is simple to prune it in a way that the blooms will be a bit lower.It will grow more branches and you will get more blooms.