General
Care
Plumeria are native plants of the Caribbean, South and Central
Americas.
Tropical in nature, plumeria must be supplied with at least sub-tropical
conditions
for best results.
Full sun is recommended, plumeria require at least 6 hours of light
to promote
bloom production. Grow lights work great!!!
DO NOT expose plumeria to temperatures below 2*c or 33*f. THEY WILL
DIE!!
Plumeria are quite drought tolerant, allow soil to dry out slightly
between watering.
DO NOT allow water to sit around the root base, THEY WIIL ROT!!
Plumeria are deciduous, therefor they go dormant for a period of
time.
Here in the north we force them into dormancy at the beginning of
November.
Store in a dark space.
Most of the leaves will drop, do not water!!
At the beginning of January move plants into a daylight location
( south preferred ) or
under grow lights.
Water thoroughly at this point.
Do not water again until you see active growth on the tip ( shinny
green/red claws )
Start regular watering when 3-4 leaves appear and are at least 150cm
or 6in. long.
Soil
Any fast draining mixture, cactus mix with perlite 50/50, works
great.
Start in 1 gallon pots.
Fertilizer
High phosphorus ( middle number ) 10-30-10. |