🌺 GROWING GUIDE – Frangipani (Plumeria)
🌺 Frangipani (Plumeria)
Spectacular flowering and captivating fragrance, emblem of the tropics.
The frangipani is a tropical plant that is easy to grow in pots and is prized for its fragrant flowers.
☀️ Light
Full sun is essential. A minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day is required. The more sun it receives, the more it will flower.
💧 Watering
Water generously during the growing season (spring-summer). Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Stop watering completely during winter dormancy.
🌡️ Temperature
Ideal temperature: 20-30°C. Minimum temperature: 10°C. Enters dormancy below 15°C (loses its leaves). Overwinter in a cool, dry place.
🌱 Fertilization
Apply a high-phosphorus fertilizer (type 10-30-10) every 2 weeks during the growing season. Stop during dormancy.
🪴 Repotting
Repot every 2-3 years in spring. Use very well-draining potting soil (cactus + perlite). Frangipani prefers to be slightly root-bound.
✂️ Size
Prune in spring if necessary to control the shape. Caution: the sap is toxic and irritating.
🐛 Common problems
- Rot: Excess water, especially during dormancy
- Spider mites: Air too dry, spray regularly
- No flowers: Lack of sunlight or plant too young
🌺 Blooming
Flowers in summer on mature plants (3-5 years). Fragrant flowers in white, pink, yellow or red depending on the variety.
Tropico-Québec tip: In winter, store your frangipani in a cool place (10-15°C) without watering it. It will lose its leaves, that's normal!