Plumerias are tropical trees famous for gorgeous flowers used in leis. In cold winters, grow in containers and bring indoors in autumn. Also called frangipani, Hawaiian lei flower.
Thick stems, leathery leaves, abundant flowers early summer to fall. Tropics: some over 30 feet. Shorter varieties pruned into hedges. Waxy 2–4 inch flowers very fragrant—plant near windows/patios. Colors: pink, red, white, yellow. Often container-grown; excellent cut flowers.
Full sun to light shade, well-drained soil.
Spring. Space 10–20 feet per mature size. Hole as deep as rootball, 2–3x wide. Poor soil: amend removed soil with little compost; else don't amend. Set plant, backfill halfway, water, drain, finish backfill, water.
At least 1 inch rain/week. Containers may need more—don't overwater or trunks rot. Feed twice monthly growing season with high-phosphorus fertilizer. Little pruning needed; shape in spring. Cold-sensitive: protect below 40°F. Check for spider mites, whiteflies, mealybugs—control with horticultural oil/insecticidal soap.
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