How to Care for Frangipanis Plant
Frangipani, or plumeria are hardy and forgiving flowering plants , which seem to grow well even in neglect. As compared to other flowering trees, Frangipani is relatively low-maintenance and requires only basic care to thrive and flower.
However, if looked after properly during the flowering season, with moderate watering and a balanced plant fertilizer high in nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium, they will reward you with more flowers, bigger and stronger in colour.
Frangipani plants bear five-petaled, pinwheel shaped flowers of various colours, including white, pink, red and yellow. The plant remains in bloom from early spring until late fall. For optimum flowering, ensure your plant gets six hours of direct sunlight daily.
The most common reason behind the death of a Frangipani plant is excess watering. These plants grow well in desert type terrain or warm climates that do not experience winter freeze. Frangipani plants do not need a lot of water; nonetheless, they love a sip during hot summer days. You don’t need to water your plant in winter once established. Remember, these plants grow well in large pots and respond well to pruning, so keep them in shape with regular pruning.
Instructions
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Propagate Frangipani plant
Frangipani are usually propagated from cuttings, but breeders also grow them from seeds. If propagating through cutting, first dry it out for one week in shade and plant it directly into ground or a pot of sand. Water only once every fortnight until your cutting develops roots. -
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Plant in a well-drained bed
Plant Frangipani tree in well drained bed that is not prone to standing water. Also make sure that you choose an area that provides some afternoon shade and is protected from harsh winds. -
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Let rain do watering
Since Frangipani trees do not need a lot of watering, rain water should suffice if you live in an region where the rain is frequent. Water the plant only during extended dry periods, when there is less than one inch of rainfall in ten days. -
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Prune regularly
Frangipani trees respond really well to regular pruning. You can use different pruning approaches to create a compact and densely branched tree. To do so, trim the branches to one half or one third of their natural length. -
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Check for fungal infections
Use foliar fungicide sprays to avoid a fungal attack. Moreover, keeping the plant well nourished helps prevent fungal infection.
