How to grow plumeria from seeds at home

Common problems and pests

Plumeria juice is poisonous, so insects practically do not touch it.
The only exception is the spider mite. The main symptom is the appearance of a thin cobweb on the leaves and shoots. To combat spider mites, acaricides and insectoacaricides are used. The drug "Actellik" has proven itself well. From available means, you can use medical alcohol and a solution of laundry soap. Repeated processing. With frequent and abundant watering, combined with low temperature and lack of drainage, the stems and root system rot. Diseased plants are transplanted into new soil, and the affected areas are cut off. Watering is temporarily reduced to a minimum. If there is a lack of moisture in the air, the leaves dry out, fall off, and the plant begins to grow slowly. Regular spraying is recommended.

Plumeria is an interesting plant. Easy care combined with very beautiful flowering. Rarely used in compositions. It is most often grown as an independent pot plant or bonsai-style tree.

Problem solving

Pests and diseases

Pests do not like plumeria because of its poisonous juice; only spider mites are afraid of it. Because of it, thin cobwebs appear on all parts of the plant. Spraying with Fitoverm (2 ml per 1 liter of water) or insecticides Temik, Aldicarb, Karbofos will save you from ticks. Follow the instructions. The mite prefers dry places, so preventive measures include sufficient watering, spraying the leaves with water and wiping off dust, as well as removing faded flowers and dry leaves.

Among the diseases, root rot is dangerous (occurs due to waterlogging). If the size of the plant is still small, it needs to be removed from the pot, washed the roots, and removed damaged areas. Soak healthy roots for several minutes in a fungicide solution (for example, use Vitaros - 2 ml per 1 liter of water, Oksikhom - 10 g per 5 liters of water). Plant the plant in new soil.

Table: care errors and ways to eliminate them

Signs	Cause	Solution
Stems become longer and thinner	Warm atmosphere, but not enough light	Provide adequate lighting
Pale leaf color
Yellowing of leaves	Excess or lack of moisture	Adjust watering
Leaves fall	Lack of moisture	Ensure regular proper watering
Rotting of the trunk and roots	Excess moisture soil acidification, lack of drainage.	Change the soil; create a sufficient drainage layer at the bottom of the pot.
Plumeria doesn't bloom, although it's time	Rules of care violated	Feed correctly and on time (fertilizers with a high nitrogen content lead to rapid growth of shoots and delay flowering; flowering is promoted by fertilizers with a high phosphorus content); provide sufficient lighting; If after this the plant does not bloom, perhaps it is time to transplant the plumeria into a larger pot to continue stimulating flowering.

Caring for an adult plant

Lighting. It should be as complete as possible. Heat-loving plumeria is calm about the rays that fall directly on the leaves of the plant. Watering. In summer, the flower needs to be watered generously so that the soil in the pot does not dry out (perhaps even daily). In winter, plumeria is rarely watered, and the colder the room, the less water needs to be poured into the soil. Water procedures. Plumeria does not require spraying, especially the flowering one - its petals are delicate, so when watering, do not get water on them. But wiping the leaves off dust with a damp cloth is not only possible, but also necessary. Nutrition. Plumeria is fed with a complex mineral composition for home flowers. It is applied twice a month. Diluted as recommended by the manufacturer. Feeding period: from April to August. However, this culture also responds well to the addition of organic matter. If you wish, you can give plumeria mineral water once a month, and organic food once a month. Winter peace. Don't be alarmed if the plant begins to shed its leaves - it is preparing for a period of rest. Move the pot to a room with 16-18 degrees. There you don’t have to water the flower, except maybe spray the soil with a spray bottle three times a month. Such winter rest is not necessary (you don’t have to move the pot into the cold, leaving it warm and adding additional light until spring), but without such rest the plumeria will bloom worse. Crown formation, pruning. Plumeria does not like to branch, even if it is regularly pruned - this plant likes to grow back in one shoot. But you can still “beg” a flowerpot to become a bush. Cut off the top, treat the cut with cytokinin paste, and several shoots will grow from it (but strictly adhere to the dosage - applying too much will only suppress the plant). And root the top using cuttings

Important! The plant has a poisonous milky sap, wear gloves! Diseases. The appearance of black spots on leaves is a rare disease called fungus

It occurs from excess moisture. Carry out 2-3 treatments with “Fitosporin” or “Fundazol” (spraying the crown + spilling the substrate). Pests. Only a spider mite might be interested in a poisonous flowerpot. Insecticides (Aktellik, Fitoverm and the like) can drive it away.

This video will tell you more about caring for this ornamental crop:

Plumeria bloom

Plumeria planted from seeds will bloom in your home after 3-5 years. By this time it should grow by about a meter.

The flowers last a long time. Their decoration is not only bright, amazing petals, but also a wonderful aroma.

Flowers are cross-pollinated, but they can also self-pollinate. The fruits, as I said above, ripen up to 9-10 months. They need to be stored in a cool place.

An alternative method of flower propagation: cuttings

Unlike seed propagation, cuttings completely preserve the varietal characteristics of the plant. That is, by cutting a twig from a plumeria with white flowers, you will get an absolutely identical flowerpot.

First, all the leaves are torn from the cuttings, then they are dried, and then stuck into light soil (peat + sand + perlite).

In this video, you will be told in more detail about this procedure, and will also be shown the successful rooting of a “stick”, from which a full-fledged plumeria will soon grow:

How do plumerias reproduce?

Plumerias are propagated by seeds, cuttings and grafting. Which method to choose depends on how much money you are willing to spend and how long to wait for flowering.

We have not encountered plumeria grown in Russian nurseries. So far, plumerias - unlike bougainvilleas, adeniums and some other tropical plants - are not included in the mass assortment of local nurseries. All grafted plants, cuttings and seeds for sale are imported - i.e. are imported from abroad, most often from Asian countries: Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam. Because of this, the cost of grafted plants and cuttings is relatively high. Grafted plants come on sale in the range of 1500-4500 rubles. per plant, cuttings are rare and often cost comparable to adult plants (1500-2500 rubles/cutting, which, in our opinion, is unreasonably expensive).

Plumeria reproduces by seeds without problems. Germination is usually very good. The only point worth considering is that the seeds will not produce the variety stated in the packaging photo. Varietal characteristics are not transmitted by seed propagation in plumerias . You can get a plant that is SIMILAR in its characteristics (color and shape of petals, flower size) to the parent, but it will not be an exact copy. Keep this in mind when purchasing seeds to avoid disappointment in the future.

Growing plumeria from seeds at home

If the decision to grow such a beautiful tree at home is final and cannot be appealed, then you need to start by choosing seeds, which are called lionfish, since they have a membranous wing at one end. Frangipani is both a self-pollinating plant and a cross-pollinating plant. The fruits are pods that take 8–10 months to ripen.

Necessary equipment

To sow plumeria you will need:

• nutritious soil, which you can prepare yourself or buy in a store;
• a container of water or damp cotton wool;
• cups for disembarkation;
• fungicide for seed treatment, for example Fitosporin. It is better not to use the drug Maxim, as it may cause a delay in seed germination;
• bag or glass for covering.

Soil preparation

The soil for plumeria should be light and breathable. It is not recommended to use peat in its pure form; it will only delay seed germination due to increased acidity; moreover, peat dries out quickly, while plumeria loves moderate moisture.

The ideal substrate, of course, is better to prepare yourself. To do this, you need to take 50% of the purchased soil for cacti and succulents, coconut or universal - your choice. The remaining 50% are natural leavening agents: river sand, vermiculite, perlite, foam balls, brick chips, small eggshells, small pieces of charcoal.

Step by step process

To obtain healthy and friendly seedlings, you should follow the recommended agricultural practices:

1. Seed soaking stage.
   It is necessary to place the lionfish in a container, fill it with water and place it in a very warm place. The temperature should be around +28…+30 °C. The seeds can be placed between two pre-moistened pieces of cotton wool or cotton pads. In both cases, the lionfish will swell within 12 to 24 hours. Plumeria seeds need to be soaked before planting.
2. Seed selection stage.
   After the time indicated above, you need to take out the seeds and carefully examine them. Treat the swollen ones with a fungicide and leave them for planting, discard the rest. Seed selection is carried out to sort viable and dead planting material
3. Preparing the container for planting.
   It is better to use individual cups or small bowls rather than large containers, since plumeria does not like transplants - its root system is very delicate and fragile. It is better to use an individual container for planting for each future plant.
4. Landing. This is done so that the upper quarter of the seed is not covered with soil, and the wing sticks out perpendicularly upward. Under no circumstances should you break it! After sowing, the containers are closed with a plastic bag or glass and sent to a warm place, for example, on a radiator or heated towel rail. Ventilation of the greenhouse is carried out twice a day for 20 minutes. The soil should be moistened with a spray bottle.
5. Shoots. After 7–20 days, sprouts appear. The cover should be removed and the pot should be placed in the brightest place, but without direct sunlight, otherwise the young shoots will get burned. If there is not enough natural light, you need to add artificial light.

   Plumeria shoots appear one to three weeks after sowing

6. Picking. After the young plants have completely formed the root system, straightened the leaves and formed second leaves, they can be picked. More precisely, to transplant into larger bowls. Plumeria grows well, so it is advisable to immediately take a deep pot of three to four liters so as not to disturb it again throughout the year. You should replant carefully, trying not to damage the roots; it is better if there is a lump of earth present. There is no need to bury the stem. Sprinkle the cotyledon leaves with soil. The substrate is the same as when planting. The main thing is not to forget about drainage from fine expanded clay, brick chips or pieces of foam.

Problems associated with cultivation - table

Problem	Solution
The plant cannot independently shed the seed coat from the leaves, which can lead to rotting of the latter.	Wet the cotton wool and gently apply it to the skin for half an hour. Then, using a toothpick, free the leaves from the scales and film that is located under them.
Rotting of the stem and roots.	This is caused by overwatering. Watering must be reduced.
Yellowing, falling or wilting of leaves, stoppage in the development of plumeria.	If this is not associated with the winter dormancy period, then it is caused by insufficient moisture. The frequency of watering should be increased.

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The plumeria cotyledon is easily removed with a damp cotton swab and a toothpick.

Comments (2)

• Anna

  11.11.2019 at 03:18 |
  It is very difficult for a “non-specialist” to grow plumeria at home. Even if a sprout appears, then for the first 2-3 years you need to care for it like a child. This means maintaining constant humidity, temperature conditions, and additional “lighting” if there is not enough sunlight. Troublesome task...

  Answer

  Yulia Expert Plodogorod

  11/12/2019 at 00:47 |

  Hello Anna! This plant really requires some care. But we would like to note that most flowering domestic varieties need about the same attention. To ensure that the seed germinates, we recommend holding it in a growth stimulator before planting and germinating it in a damp cloth, gauze or cotton swab.

  It may be worth starting such a plant if you can create suitable conditions for it without much difficulty. For example, constant additional lighting is not required if the house or apartment has a south window. In general, eastern and western windows are also suitable; plumeria will not grow only on a windowsill located on the north side.

  High temperature is required during the period of active development. This culture develops well if it grows in conditions of 25-30 degrees Celsius. But, it is important to note that in the cold season the optimal temperature is 16-18 degrees. So we cannot say that the conditions are anomalous. Some crops are more demanding and cannot tolerate air temperatures rising to 30 degrees in summer.

  Watering is done as the soil dries. It is important not to flood the flower. To protect the crop from overwatering, it is worth laying out good drainage at the planting stage. We would like to note that replanting will be a rather troublesome process if the plant, both plumeria and any other, is grown from a seed.

  The fact is that you shouldn’t plant seeds in a large pot right away. In this case, the crop will spend a lot of effort on building up the root mass at the expense of flowering and the appearance of leaves and shoots. In addition, if the pot is too large, the rhizome may rot. The roots cannot absorb all the moisture received, causing the water to stagnate.

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  This plant really loves moist air and responds well to spraying. But, if you need to minimize labor costs for care, we recommend using a stationary humidifier. This will have a positive effect on all plants in the room. You can also place a container of water near the flowers or put pebbles in a tray and pour water into it.

  If you decide to use this technique, it is important to ensure that the moisture does not touch the bottom of the pot. The pebbles will sometimes need to be washed and doused with boiling water so that they do not become covered with mucus.

  Fertilize the described flower twice a month during the period of active development. This is also a standard scheme. Considering the abundance of ready-made mixtures for flowering plants, fertilizing is not difficult. To improve the appearance of the plant, you can use foliar fertilizers.

  Plumeria propagates not only by seeds, but also by cuttings. This method is faster. The only significant nuance is that this flower has poisonous juice. Therefore, it is better to carry out transplantation or other manipulations with gloves.

  Answer

Preparing seeds before planting

Frangipani seeds are large, winged (like maples). For planting, you should select fully ripened seeds in which the root buds are visible. Before planting, the planting material must be soaked. There are several soaking options.

Option #1:

• immerse the seeds for 15 minutes in a solution of potassium humate, Epkin, HB-101 or another root growth stimulator;
• spread on damp gauze/napkin and cover with damp gauze/napkin on top;
• place in a transparent container (it’s good if the sun hits it and heats it up). During the cold season, you can place it next to the battery. Leave for a day, periodically wetting the gauze from a spray bottle.

After 24 hours, you can start planting, but you can wait a few days until the white roots hatch.

Option #2:

• soak plumeria seeds in warm water (3-4 hours);
• dip them three times for 2-3 seconds in a solution of hydrogen peroxide and dry;
• insert the seeds into the holes of the cotton pad with the wings facing up;
• Pour warm water into a flat container and place the disk with the seeds with the lionfish facing up;
• The roots will hatch in 6-7 days.

How to plant seeds in a pot correctly

To grow plumeria sprouts, you can use shallow containers made of wood or plastic. But the best option would be a transparent plastic container with a lid, which should have drainage holes. A separate container is taken for each seed, since general planting increases the risk of damage to fragile sprouts during diving.

Planting plumeria seeds in a pot is carried out using a special technology:

A drainage layer of expanded clay, broken brick, pieces of foam plastic or coconut shell is poured onto the bottom of the flowerpot. Its height should be 1-2 cm.

Then the pot is filled with soil mixture, which is slightly compacted with a spoon and sprayed with clean water from a spray bottle.

The germinated seeds are carefully stuck into the soil with the lionfish facing up. It is important that the wings remain above the ground; there is no need to sprinkle them. The permissible recess is 2/3 of the entire seed and 1/3 of the lionfish.

Afterwards, the container is covered with a lid or film and placed in a lighted place.

After planting, it is necessary to open the containers for a few minutes every day to prevent waterlogging. Also, droplets of condensation must be removed from the surface of the lid. They can lead to rotting of the sprout.

After planting plumeria seeds in a pot, the first strong shoots appear after 2-3 weeks.

Not only the survival rate of the plant, but also the speed of its development depends on the correct planting. Therefore, when planting plumeria, it is imperative to follow the planting technique.

Caring for a young plant

With proper care, plumeria grown from seeds will bloom in 3–5 years (in spring or summer).

Watering and lighting

Plumeria loves light very much. Therefore, it is best to place it on window sills facing south or southwest. For flowering, the plant must be illuminated in spring with bright, diffused sunlight for at least 6 hours a day. And this is the main problem of growing plumeria in apartments. When there is a lack of light, the plant sheds its leaves, and there is no need to even talk about the appearance of flowers under these conditions.

The flower should be watered abundantly, especially on hot days. Between two waterings, allow the soil to dry about 3 cm from the top. We must remember that it is better to underfill than to overfill. Overwatering threatens the development of root rot.

To provide the air humidity the flower needs (and it should be about 60%), it is necessary to spray the leaves with settled or rainwater from time to time. How many times a day depends on the weather. But if plumeria is blooming at this time, moisture should not be allowed to get on the flowers.

Plumeria loves light, moist air and moderately moist soil without stagnation of water at the roots

Rest period

With the onset of winter, plumeria sheds its leaves almost completely. The plant enters a dormant period. It lasts from 3 to 6 weeks. At this time, it would be good to reduce the room temperature to 16 degrees. Air humidity and lighting do not play a significant role when keeping the flower cool.

Unfortunately, it is not always possible to move plumeria into an unheated room in an apartment. At a high room temperature (26 degrees), plumeria will continue to grow and will not go into “dormant mode.” In this case, you need to continue normal watering, spray the leaves or install a humidifier in the room, and also turn on artificial lighting for the flower for 8 hours a day.

If the temperature in the room is about 20 degrees, additional light is not needed, but watering should be reduced by about half

At the same time, it is important to ensure that the soil does not turn into a dry lump.

During the dormant period, plumeria completely or partially sheds its leaves.

Pruning and shaping the bush

Like any cultivated tree, plumeria requires pruning. It is carried out annually when the rest period ends. In the first years of life, only weak, damaged or too elongated branches of plumeria should be trimmed (how many centimeters is at the discretion of the grower). Plumeria will still not bush after pruning. The peculiarity of this plant is that at the cut site it produces only one replacement shoot. The branching process begins after flowering - 2-3 new branches appear in place of the inflorescence.

Fertilizer application

Young plumeria should be fertilized for the first time 2-3 weeks after planting in a separate pot, and then fed every 2 weeks from April to August. In the spring, when the leaves are growing, plumeria needs nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers (containing substances in equal proportions), such as Indoor plant fertiliser, Pokon, Rainbow. During flowering time (May - June), apply phosphorus fertilizers, for example, Superbloom ++ or Ideal.

With proper care, plumeria will delight its owners with beautiful flowers.

Propagation of plumeria by apical cuttings

To do this, a cut shoot (about 30 cm) needs to be dipped in a growth stimulator, for example, root powder (or crush a heteroauxin tablet). By the way, when cut, plumeria cuttings secrete a milky sap (it is poisonous) and therefore they are dried for several hours before planting.

The leaves need to be broken off, otherwise they require a lot of moisture and will wither. A cutting powdered with a stimulant should be planted in loose soil (for example, peat mixed with vermiculite), approximately to a depth of 8-10 cm, and watered. When watering, water should flow into the pan; it should be drained immediately. Water only when the soil is completely dry (put your finger directly into the soil), otherwise the cutting will rot. If you are not sure that the soil is dry, it is better to wait another day or two.

Rotting occurs especially often if the soil in the pot is damp and cold. And because the temperature in the pot may be lower than the surrounding air, make allowances for this and insulate the pot.

Plumeria grown from cuttings bloom in 1-2 years and retain all the maternal varietal properties.

Well, your plumerias have sprouted, grown stronger, released several pairs of leaves, but their first summer will end and they will begin to shed their leaves. A dormant period begins with the end of the long daylight hours, and the plumeria will stand naked. If the apartment is very hot and the windows are not the brightest, then the plumeria will have to be illuminated with lamps in winter. If the windows are south and it is light most of the day, then additional lighting is not necessary.

Caring for plumeria seedlings

During the greenhouse period, do not forget to regularly ventilate the crops - plumeria does not like high humidity. It also has a negative attitude towards excess moisture in the soil. Therefore, spray the substrate as needed, without flooding, otherwise it will turn sour.

When the lionfish seedlings grow to 6-7 cm and form 2-3 true leaves, plant them in larger containers. It’s not worth taking too large dishes yet - a pot with a diameter of up to 10 cm will be enough. You can gradually increase the diameter of the pot by 2-3 cm, replanting the plumeria every spring.

Do not use clay pots. The roots of the plant love to be attached to the walls. It will be impossible to replant the bush without damaging the roots.

When growing plumeria from seeds, you may encounter one problem. The lionfish do not always fully open; sometimes they remain on the tops of the seedlings. Do not leave seedlings in the lurch, because the plants themselves cannot always cope with this. A tightly seated lionfish prevents the seedling from growing and can even completely stop its development

Remove the lionfish yourself, but carefully. First, wrap it in wet cotton wool and let it soften.

Then pick it up with a pencil or toothpick and release the plant.

In the future, caring for plumeria from seeds will consist of organizing the correct watering regime and maintenance conditions. So that your pet can bloom in 3-4 years, keep it cool in winter and water it occasionally. In the spring and summer, it needs regular watering and fertilizing with mineral complexes every 2 months.

With this mode, you will grow a beautiful meter-tall tree and will delight you with a lush basket of bright inflorescences. So don’t let the exotic appearance of the seeds and the overseas nature of plumeria scare you. Plant plumeria from seeds at home and enjoy the results of your labors!

Plumeria bloom

Flowering is abundant and long lasting. In the morning, flowers scent more strongly than at other times of the day. Depending on the chosen type and variety, the smells change - the aroma can be jasmine, citrus, Mediterranean spices, almond and so on. It is capable of attracting huge masses of a wide variety of insects, which, however, will be greatly disappointed, because plumeria does not produce nectar. The end of the flowering period is accompanied by the appearance of green or red-brown pods in the shape of a cylinder. They cannot be eaten, but they are quite suitable for collecting the seeds contained inside. Interestingly, the most fragrant and largest flowers appear in the initial stages of flowering, which lasts from October to November in greenhouse conditions and from January to February in home conditions.

Rules for growing and care

Plumeria grows well at home. It adapts well to artificial conditions and, with proper care, blooms luxuriantly and for a long time.

Lighting Place in sunny places, on southern windows. Keep in open sun for up to seven hours a day. Placement on eastern and western window sills is allowed. Temperature Room, moderate temperatures. Drops below 17-18°C are not allowed. During the rest period, the temperature is maintained at the same level. In summer they are placed outside or on the balcony. Place in a place protected from drafts. Watering Regular watering regardless of the season. Overmoistening is highly undesirable. Excess water from the pan is poured out immediately after watering. In winter, the frequency of watering is slightly reduced. The soil should not be allowed to dry out completely. Humidity Looks better in humid conditions. Spray regularly, preventing drops of water from getting on the flowers. During the flowering period, it is advisable to use other methods of air humidification. Place containers of water nearby, place the pot in a tray with wet sphagnum or decorative pebbles. Feeding Feed regularly. Before active growth begins, complex fertilizers with a high phosphorus content are applied to enhance budding. It is not recommended to get carried away with nitrogenous products - they stimulate foliage growth, but prevent flowering. The frequency of fertilization is at intervals of 15 days. During the dormant period, it does not require additional feeding. Soil The soil used is loose and nutritious. The preferred composition is turf, humus, peat and sand

An important condition is drainage of at least 3-4 cm. Transplantation The pot is small - the root system should be slightly cramped. During transplantation, the roots are carefully trimmed to 4-5 cm

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Adult large plants in tubs are not replanted - the top layer of soil is replaced annually. Pruning Timely pruning stimulates lush flowering. Prune in the spring, before growth begins - shorten long shoots to limit growth and stimulate lateral branching, remove weak branches that have lost their decorative properties. The rest period lasts only a month. At this time, the plant may shed some of its leaves (mainly the lower ones). In spring, new leaves grow and the crown density is restored.

Basic rules for growing plumeria

Plumeria is a tropical plant that captivates with its beauty and unique aroma. Its scent intertwines notes of citrus, jasmine and spices. And the flowers seem to be made of marzipan. They prefer to grow it outdoors, in greenhouses and apartments. This exotic flower is not capricious when cultivated, but it has certain preferences.

Their list includes:

• warm;
• bright lighting;
• high humidity;
• absence of drafts;
• sufficient watering;
• regular feeding.

Several ways to germinate plumeria seeds

The seeds of this crop can be purchased or collected. This is what pods look like collected from a home or private bush. In order for them to germinate, you need to take an old pod (the seeds ripen up to 9 months):

And these are the seeds brought from the store:

People often bring plumeria seeds back from vacation. And they even take root, but the resulting plant then has to be pruned all the time. The fact is that in its homeland (Thailand, Bali, Hawaii, Central America) plumeria is an evergreen park tree, or less often a shrub. The plant grows up to 3 meters in height.

There are also flowers bred specifically for growing indoors. They grow more compact (although most of them also don’t mind growing up to 2 meters). Therefore, I would advise buying seeds of indoor varieties of plumeria - semi-dwarf or dwarf.

In addition, if you take seeds in the park or even in your own flowerpot, you will never be 100% sure that the resulting plant will fully convey the varietal characteristics of its “mother”.

By the way, the packaging with seeds may indicate another name for the flower - frangipani. This is the unofficial name of plumeria (it is given in honor of the Marquis of Frangipani, who actively uses the most fragrant flower of this plant to create perfume).

Germination in water

Soak the seeds in warm water. You need to keep them there for about 3 hours

It is important that the water should not cool down - cover the bowl with another bowl and wrap it with a towel, or place this container on a hot radiator. Now dip each seed into a hydrogen peroxide solution for 2 seconds. Purpose: disinfection and protection of the future plant from diseases

Instead, you can treat the seeds with a fungicide solution. Let the seeds dry. Now take a flat piece of polystyrene foam, foamiran or a cotton pad. Make several holes in it (according to the number of seeds). Stick the seeds into the holes prepared for them. They need to be stuck in the same way (“the wings” of all seeds should be on the same side).

• Place the foam in a bowl of warm water. The “winged” seeds should be on top.
• After a week, white roots will appear at the bottom of the seeds. This means that they can already be planted in the ground.
• Soil: 1 share of peat + 2 shares of deciduous soil + a little vermiculite and/or perlite. A ready-made substrate for cacti or adeniums will also suit your culture. Take pots with holes in the bottom (it’s better to take one small pot for each seed, although you can use a common box to start with). Pour the earth into them without pressing. Make a hole in the center, plant a seed in it so that the root is in the ground and the “wings” are in the air.
• Lightly water the soil. Cover each pot with film. You can also place them all in one large container and cover them together with a clear lid or piece of glass.
• Lift this lid every day to wipe away any condensation. When the soil in the pots dries out, water it little by little again.

• About 7 days later you will see sprouts. Move the pot to a brighter place. The room should still be warm.
• When each sprout has real leaves, the lid/bag can be removed.

Germination on a damp substrate

Instead of a bowl of water, you can use toilet paper, a paper napkin, a piece of cotton wool or gauze.

Paper or gauze, folded in several layers, needs to be moistened. Place the seeds on top of the substrate, cover them with the other half of the paper/gauze, and cover them with a bag.

Leave them to germinate in a warm place (preferably on a radiator). From time to time the bag needs to be lifted to spray the drying paper with warm water.

Having seen the roots, plant the seeds as described above.

Features of care during the rest period

Plumeria goes into a kind of “hibernation” in winter, which, depending on the species, lasts from three to six weeks. The plant sheds some of its old leaves, leaving a certain amount of greenery. At this time, as stated above, no fertilizing is carried out, and the plant needs to be watered only occasionally, leaving the soil slightly moist.

If you want to create an original decor for any room, you can create a florarium - a mini-greenhouse, planting in it ferns, fittonia, arrowroot, dieffenbachia, calathea, croton, moss, orchid, violet, cyclamen, rhododendron, cacti, juveniles, agave, aloe , Haworthia, Kalanchoe.

There is no need to worry if the plumeria remains dormant for more than six weeks. It all depends on the conditions of detention and the plant itself, so this period is individual for each tree. It is worth remembering that at this time the plumeria does not need to be moved to a dark place or replanted. Such actions will only harm her.

Types and varieties of plumeria

White plumeria is found naturally in the Antilles. The height of the trees can be up to 10 meters, they are covered with linear foliage with dense white hairs on the underside. The leaves are slightly raised at the edges, reach a length of 30 cm and a width of 7. The flowers have a wonderful scent, they are not large in size (less than 2.5 cm in diameter), and are painted white with a yellowish eye.

Plumeria red from Venezuela and Mexico is slightly lower - up to 5 meters tall, with falling ovoid leaves up to 15 cm wide and 50 cm long. There may or may not be hairs on the underside of the leaves, and the tops of the leaves are also varied - they either blunt or sharply pointed. The apical flowers are collected in racemose inflorescences up to 5 cm in diameter. Existing varieties of this plumeria are simply replete with color diversity - white, red, purple and so on flowers, and, moreover, perfectly combined with foliage of different shapes.

Hawaiian plumeria grows in the Caribbean islands, reaching a height of 4-5 meters. Its foliage is white, oblong, boat-shaped, dark green (gray on the reverse side). The flowers are characterized by white petals and yellow centers; their aroma is similar to citrus.

Plumeria obtuse grows in Africa. Unlike red plumeria, the foliage of this species does not fall off, and the flowers, like the Hawaiian plumeria, exude a pleasant citrus scent. Since this tree is smaller compared to other plumerias (about 4 meters), bonsai are often made from it.

Rhododendron plumeria, a green bush, grows in open areas on slopes, forming real thickets. It grows naturally in China. It reaches a height of 30 cm to 1.20 m. It develops slowly, growing up to 3 meters in a year. The shoots are decomposed, the bark is rough and dark. The inflorescences are collected and represent about 4 flowers. The whisk represents the funnel. The colors of the inflorescences are purple, lavender, and white. Flowering is abundant and lasts for about three weeks with fruits in the form of boxes, the seeds are brown in color and appear in the fall.

What is remarkable about plumeria

Under natural conditions, plumeria grows to quite decent sizes. Most often this is a tree up to 3 meters high, but it can also be a spreading shrub. But, as a rule, hybrid varieties no more than 1.5 m tall are purchased for indoor cultivation. There are also very tiny ones, dwarf plumerias that look great in a pot on the windowsill.

The second name of the culture is “frangipani”. Plumeria is known under this name in Europe. And she received it thanks to an Italian perfumer who created perfumes from her flowers.

When you first look at this plant, your attention will immediately be attracted by its gorgeous leaves. Long, with slightly pointed tips and a smooth dark green surface, painted with white veins. Some gardeners claim that they look like ficus leaves. For others, the characteristic pattern of veins resembles white-veined spurge. Be that as it may, plumeria has a much larger leaf plate, and its reverse side is lighter. In winter, the tree can shed its leaves completely or partially from the lower half of the shoots.

Plumeria bloom

But the main advantage of this tropical guest is its flowering. The flowers themselves are not very large, only up to 4 cm in diameter, but they are collected in dense inflorescences. Each flower looks like a star, has from 4 to 7 petals and is brightly colored. Plumerias with white and pink inflorescences look very delicate. The coral and yellow varieties will pleasantly please you and the red-flowered plumerias will surprise you with the richness of their colors. But that’s not all: during the flowering period, which at home can happen several times a year, a delicate aroma hovers over the bush. It is somewhat similar to the smell of our jasmine, just as exquisitely sweet. This is why many flower growers get themselves a tropical plant.

The aroma of flowers becomes richer in the evening and at night.

1.Seven secrets of success:

1. Growing Temperature: Plumeria can be grown at normal room temperature throughout the year.

2. Lighting: exposure to direct rays is permissible only in the evening and morning hours; in spring and summer, during hot daytime hours, it is better to protect the plant from direct sun.

3. Watering and air humidity: abundant but rather rare watering with softened water; even during the growth period, the surface of the substrate is dried to a third of its depth. Air humidity is high combined with good circulation.

4. Pruning: at the end of winter - beginning of spring, formative pruning is carried out, shortening shoots that are too long, and fading buds are promptly removed.

5. Soil: porous soil, which should have an acidic pH and allow moisture and air to pass well to the plumeria roots.

6. Feeding: fertilizers for flowering plants 2 times a month in spring and summer. In the fall, fertilizing is reduced, and in the winter months, fertilizing is not carried out at all.

7. Reproduction: by sowing seeds in spring, stem cuttings rooted in spring and summer

Botanical name: Plumeria.

Plumeria domestica - family

Origin. Central and South America.

What it looks like. Plumerias are perennial, beautifully flowering evergreen shrubs.

The leaves are dark green, lanceolate, bent along the central vein, thick, 12–30 cm long.

Flowers up to 5 cm in diameter, with 5 elliptical petals in white, pink, yellow, red or orange, as well as in any combination of these colors, have a pleasant sweetish aroma, reminiscent of almonds. The flowers are collected in inflorescences at the tops of the stems.

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In varietal plants, the diameter of flowers can reach 10 cm.

The second name of the plant is Frangipani.

Possible difficulties during cultivation: diseases and pests

Fortunately, plumeria is affected by only one “popular” pest - spider mites. Spider mites are small arachnid mites that exclusively attack plants.

Can be painted in various colors (white, green, red and mixtures of these colors). It has a size of no more than 0.6 mm, so it is quite difficult to notice the pest.

The “occupation” of plumeria by spider mites can be determined by the following signs:

• white spots on leaves;
• a thin web on the plant (similar to the web of a “house” spider);
• the leaves begin to turn white.

Spider mites cause serious harm to the plant, as they feed on the contents of the cells (suck out the juices). If the mite population increases to critical levels, then plumeria will die.

There are two ways to grow plumeria: seeds and cuttings.

Control measures:

1. Washing the above-ground part with a soapy solution (use laundry soap).
2. We water abundantly and cover with polyethylene for three days. For tropical plumeria, such conditions are only a joy, and the mite will die from excess moisture.
3. Use of chemicals: Apollo, Borneo, Envidor, Oberon, Fitoverm. Use them as a last resort, since any chemicals in the house, first of all, harm you and your pets.

To prevent spider mites from settling on the tree, maintain high air humidity.

Now let's talk about diseases. All “diseases” that may appear in a plant are a consequence of improper care. That is, as soon as you create optimal conditions for plumeria, the problems will disappear. The growth of plumeria stopped, the leaves turned yellow and became lethargic. Such problems appear when the plant lacks moisture. As soon as you begin to moisten the soil in a timely manner, the tree will recover.

The plumeria began to rot. As you might have guessed, the plant rots from excess moisture. If the process is not started, then it is enough to stop watering for a few days. If half of the plant is already rotting, then immediately remove the plumeria from the pot, cut off the rotten parts of the roots and aerial parts, add fresh soil and plant.

Did you know? Plumeria blooms attract insects, but they will be disappointed. They pollinate flowers in search of nectar, which is not available in plumeria flowers.

Description of plumeria species

We learned about how to grow plumeria, what kind of plant it is and how poisonous it is. Now we bring to your attention two common types of trees and their descriptions.

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Reproduction

Propagating plumeria is quite simple; this process is carried out using cuttings or seed material.

Seed propagation of plumeria

Plumeria seeds are quite large, reaching 3 cm in length. On one side it has a seal in which the seed itself is located.

On the reverse side there is a translucent tail. The seed is completely buried in the soil.

The best option is mini-greenhouses. The soil should be light, loose and moisture-absorbing.

It is allowed to plant seeds in peat tablets, which contain all the required microelements for their proper development.

The seeds are immersed with the tail up; they do not need to be completely covered with soil - the end can protrude 1 cm from the ground.

The soil should not dry out, it is also necessary to monitor the temperature regime - the thermometer readings must be constant, within 22-25 ̊C.

The greenhouse should be located in a well-lit area.

Often, about 7 days pass from the moment of planting until the first seedlings appear.

Next, you need to remove the cover to ensure the possibility of active growth.

If the seeds are germinated in peat tablets, then the seedlings are distributed into the pots along with them, and the tablet is sprinkled with soil on top. But the first flowering of the plant will occur only after 1 year.

Cuttings

The plant begins to bloom with this option after 2-3 months. It is advisable to carry out cuttings in the spring.

The length of the cutting should be 40-45 cm.

Plumeria cuttings in a pot

Important! Green young shoots are not suitable for cuttings; they must be last year’s and woody.

During pruning, the plant releases large volumes of juice, which is poisonous, so all manipulations must be performed with protective gloves.

After cutting the cuttings, they should be washed with running water so that all the juice is washed away. The sections are well dried for 1-2 days in the open air.

Afterwards, the cuttings are placed in warm water mixed with root for 2 days.

The soil for rooting must be light; a universal soil mixture is suitable, to which you need to add fine sand in a ratio of 2 to 1.

To increase moisture capacity, you need to mix in a handful of perlite per 3 liters of soil.

There must be 2 cm of drainage at the bottom of the pot. The soil must always be warm to prevent rotting of the cuttings.

The container with the cuttings is placed in a lighted place in a warm room. Rooting takes about 2 months.

When the root system fills the first container, you need to transplant the plumeria into a permanent pot.

Plumeria from seeds at home: planting features

Perhaps the most difficult thing when growing plumeria from seeds will not be the process itself, but the acquisition of seeds. It is almost impossible to see them in our stores. But there are many foreign sites on the Internet where you can choose the right variety for yourself. Another option: ask around among collectors who are also often keen on growing aromatic frangipani.

When purchasing white plumeria seeds, be prepared that it may bloom with pinkish inflorescences. Varietal characteristics are almost not transmitted by seed propagation.

But is that bad? After all, you have a chance to get “your own,” unique plumeria. But the red varieties will most likely remain the same, just changing the shade a little.

How to prepare seeds for sowing

Plumeria seeds are very similar to maple “airplanes”. At the end of flowering, a pod filled with many long lionfish ripens in place of the bud. The seed itself is located in their lower part.

The seeds take a very long time to ripen, up to 9 months.

To speed up seed germination, they must be germinated before sowing. But keep in mind that under no circumstances should you pick off the lionfish. It is part of the seed that must remain on it until the sprout appears.

There are two ways to germinate seeds:

Soak the seeds in the growth stimulator solution for a quarter of an hour. Take a couple of paper napkins, moisten them generously with water and place on a saucer. Place them on a damp cloth and cover with a second layer of paper. Place the saucer in a plastic bag and place it on the radiator. Seeds should germinate in warm conditions. Check periodically and dampen the paper to prevent it from drying out. Heat the water a little and soak the seeds for 2-3 hours

It is important to maintain the water temperature at all times. After this time, immerse the lionfish in hydrogen peroxide for a few seconds

Let them dry a little and repeat the procedure 2 more times. Cut a thin layer of foam and use a knife to make through holes in it according to the number of lionfish. You can take a cotton pad or foamiran. Insert the seeds into the holes so that the lionfish itself is on top. Pour warm water into a saucer and lower the foam with seeds. The part of the lionfish where the seed itself is located should be in water. This is where the roots form.

The subtleties of planting plumeria from seeds

The seeds germinate quite quickly, and within a week you will see small white roots. Now plumeria can be planted in pots. It is convenient to use separate containers at once, especially since the planting material is quite large. The soil for plumeria seedlings should be nutritious and loose so that water does not stagnate in it.

You can make a similar soil mixture yourself by mixing:

• 2 shares of humus;
• 1 share of vermiculite, peat and sand.

If there is no humus, leaf soil from the garden will do, but do not forget to bake it in the oven for disinfection.

Don't want to bother with preparing the substrate? Buy soil for cacti or adeniums - it will also work.

To grow plumeria from seeds at home, small plastic pots with drainage holes are suitable. Petunia seedlings are often sold in such containers. Pour soil mixture into them, but do not compact them.

Use a stick to make a hole in the center of the flowerpot and plant one seed in it. You need to plant the same way you planted the seeds for germination - with the wings facing up. Only 1/3 of it should remain above the ground. Gently press the soil around the seed and spray generously. All that remains is to cover it with a jar or bag to create a greenhouse. Plumeria will remain in this form until young sprouts appear. Even better is to leave the seedlings in the greenhouse until they form a pair of true leaves.

As soon as the lionfish tilt slightly to the side, wait for a sprout to appear in the next few days.

Propagation by seeds

Propagating plumeria through seeds is a fascinating process. In nature, this method is the only one for all varieties of plumeria. When propagated at home by seeds, there is a very high probability that new trees will not retain varietal characteristics. No one can tell what color the leaves and flowers of the new tree will be. It turns out that each new plumeria you grow is one-of-a-kind and unique.

The process of propagation by seeds is long and painstaking. They ripen for quite a long time - 8–10 months. When the pods become dry, this is a sure sign that the seeds are ready to be planted. In nature, the pods fall to the ground on their own, but at home you will have to pick them. It will take several years (usually 3-4 years) to see the result of your labors and wait for flowering. For experiments with breeding new varieties, seeds from trees with pink and reddish flowers are best suited.

Preparing seeds for planting

When working with plumeria, gloves are required, as the sap is poisonous and can cause burns to the skin. The seeds must be carefully removed from the pod without damaging the wing, which is an important part of them. If the seeds are ripe, you can see a root on them. Some varieties of plumeria have exploding pods, so it makes sense to cover the tree with a paper bag or thin fabric bag.

Plumeria seeds need soaking

After the seeds are collected, they should dry for 3-4 hours in warmth and darkness. If they are purchased, there is no need to dry them.

Remember that you cannot store seeds for a long time: they may not sprout. The germination rate of seeds decreases every year; already two years after collection, planting them does not make much sense.

To prepare seeds for planting, you should perform a number of steps:

1. Carefully place the seeds on damp gauze (any clean cotton cloth will do).
2. Cover with the same cloth on top.
3. Sprinkle with water.
4. Place them in a homemade greenhouse, such as a bag or plastic box with a lid. Place it all on the window so that the seeds are exposed to sunlight for 6–8 hours. If this is not possible, keep the seeds near the battery.
5. The seeds should lie in a damp cloth for a day; do not forget to periodically spray the gauze if it dries out.
6. To disinfect the seeds, before heating, you can dip them in a solution of potassium permanganate for 10–15 minutes.

Excellent results are obtained by pre-soaking in warm water with the addition of growth stimulants. For this you can use the following compositions:

• Add 3 drops of Epin-extra to 100 ml of liquid.
• Dissolve 1 tablet of Immunocytophyte in a teaspoon of water.
• Dilute a few drops of Silk in 100 ml of water.

In principle, you can use any commercially available substances, diluting them in accordance with the instructions.

The wing cannot be separated from the seeds!

How to choose soil

Plumeria loves loose soil, this allows the roots to receive more oxygen. The most suitable soil for it is turf. You can mix the soil, which is sold in the store, with peat and sand in a ratio of 2:1:1.

If you select soil from your own site, you need to prepare it more carefully. Despite the fact that plumeria is almost not susceptible to diseases and pests, garden soil can contain bacteria, fungi and parasite eggs. To disinfect the soil, you can spill boiling water or a solution of potassium permanganate. Warming up in the oven or microwave are no less successful methods of disinfection.

Sowing seeds

Plumeria sprouts should create a greenhouse

After the time required for soaking has passed and the soil has been prepared, you can begin sowing. You don't need any special tools to plant seeds. You should stock up on:

• containers for plumeria, preferably wooden (they should be large enough in width and height);
• film or glass;
• spray.

During the sowing process, a number of rules should be followed:

1. The soil should be poured at least 5 cm thick.
2. Do not bury the seeds too deeply; the wing should remain above the ground. It is important to ensure that it is perpendicular to the surface.
3. The distance between the seeds is 5–7 cm.

Cover the box with film and put it in a warm place. Plumeria will need a lot of light. In spring and summer, a sunny window sill is suitable; in winter, place the container with the planted seeds under fluorescent lamps. The temperature should not be lower than 23–25 °C. A draft is the enemy of future seedlings; the seeds will begin to rot. There is no need to seal the seeds in the greenhouse; they need to breathe. Ventilate the container with seeds for half an hour every day. This procedure will also prevent mold from forming on the soil. The soil should not be dry; constantly spray the surface so that it does not dry out.

The first shoots may appear within a week. But don't worry if this doesn't happen. Some varieties take longer to germinate - within 20–25 days. If after a month nothing has sprouted, then, most likely, you can no longer expect shoots. An excellent indicator of the development of sprouts is the wing. If roots begin to sprout from the seed, it will bend toward the ground.

It is important for novice plumeria breeders to know that in the process of growing from seeds they will need to go through one more important stage. As soon as shoots appear above the soil surface, the wing (or skin) must be carefully removed. If this is not done, the leaves may rot. Before removing the wing, moisten it for two hours (for example, by soaking a cotton pad and attaching it to the wing) so that it softens and comes off easily. You can use a toothpick or tweezers.

Video: features of growing plumeria from seeds

Transplanting sprouts into new pots

Seedlings can be plucked when real leaves appear. It is most convenient to transplant small plumerias into peat pots. With subsequent replanting into larger containers, the pots will simply dissolve in the ground over time, becoming fertilizer. Some gardeners do not approve of replanting and believe that plumeria should be immediately planted in the container where it will grow all the time. This avoids injury, but the plant will require more complex care.

Grown plumeria requires regular watering and fertilizing with fertilizers that contain nitrogen. It should not be exposed to direct sunlight: diffused light is enough. Be careful with water; you can’t overwater plumeria – the roots will rot . If this happens, the tree can be revived. To do this, carefully remove the plumeria from the soil and cut off the damaged roots. Plant it again in a clean pot with fresh soil.

Diffused light is one of the conditions for successful cultivation of plumeria

For constant hydration, you can place a container of water next to the flower. Another option is moss in a tray, for example, sphagnum. This swamp moss accumulates and retains moisture well.

During the first years, plumeria should be transferred once a year to deeper pots. Subsequently, after flowering, the plant should be replanted every 2–3 years.

Important Notes

1. Indoor varieties of plumeria have characteristics that distinguish them from other plants. You need to know and remember about the characteristics of the plant so as not to harm it or yourself.
2. Plumeria is poisonous. Therefore, do not place it in rooms where animals and small children can reach the plant. Plumeria, thanks to its poison, is protected from almost all pests. The exception is the spider mite.
3. You can only work with the plant wearing gloves. Do not allow the poisonous juice to come into contact with the skin and mucous membranes; if this does happen, rinse the affected area with plenty of water. Not only the juice is poisonous, but also the fruit. You can’t eat them - it’s important to explain this to children.
4. In winter, plumeria leaves fall off, this is completely normal, there is no need to worry. The rest period can last up to one and a half months. Even though flowers are not pollinated, they can vary in color even on the same tree.

What is plumeria

Plumeria flowers fascinate with the beauty of their petals and delicate aroma

Plumeria is a genus of tropical trees of the Kutrovaceae family. They are distributed throughout the globe - South and Central America, the Caribbean, California, Southeast Asia, Oceania. Under natural conditions, the height of the tree is 8–10 m, but at home it is reduced to 2 m. Some types of plumeria are even suitable for forming bonsai.

Plumeria is widely used in landscape design in hot countries.

Even a plumeria grown in a small pot is unmistakably identified as a tree. It has a trunk and rather thick (2–5 cm) branches. The leaves are smooth, glossy, with clearly visible veins, dark green in color. Sometimes there is a noticeable grey, reddish or purple tint. In most varieties, the underside of the leaf blade is slightly pubescent. The leaf shape is oval or lanceolate, with a pointed tip. Under natural conditions, the leaf length reaches 40–45 cm, width 10–15 cm; at home, the parameters are reduced by approximately three times.

Inflorescences form on the tops of young shoots. The flowers are distinguished by their size (up to 5 cm) and amazing aroma. Plumerias with five-petaled flowers are the most common, but 4, 6 or 7 are also quite normal. A characteristic feature is that the petals seem to be layered on top of each other. The colors are varied - snow white, vanilla, cream, pale yellow, lemon, beige, pastel and hot pink, salmon, peach, reddish, lilac. There are also various combinations of them - such trees look even more impressive.

Those who are planning to grow plumeria should know that the sap of the plant is very poisonous. This property also has a positive side - the tree practically does not suffer from diseases and pests. The only exception is the spider mite. For a gardener, this means carrying out any care procedures only with rubber gloves. And if the juice does get on the skin or mucous membranes, it should be washed off immediately under running cool water.

In a pot, plumeria looks no less impressive than in natural conditions

The tree needs a period of rest, since abundant flowering takes a lot of energy. Don't be alarmed when it starts to shed its leaves in late fall - this is completely normal. The period lasts from 20 to 45 days.

Plumeria can be propagated by seeds - this is the only way provided by nature itself for all varieties of this tree. The seeds ripen in fruits that resemble round green or brownish pods about 8–10 cm long. They should be removed only when the pods dry out and wrinkle. If they are smooth and fleshy, this means that the seeds are not ripe. Under natural conditions, ripe pods fall to the ground on their own, but at home this happens extremely rarely. Their normal ripening period is 8–10 months.

Plumeria seeds ripen in such pods

Plumeria toxicity: precautions

When pruning and transplanting plumeria into a new pot, you should be careful, as the sap of the plant is poisonous. In case of contact with mucous membranes (mouth, eyes, nose) or skin, immediately rinse the affected area with running water.

The sap of the tree causes burning, allergies and itching, so you need to place the flower in places inaccessible to children and animals.

Important! The plant sap is not poisonous enough to cause vomiting, organ dysfunction, or other serious problems.

Types of plumeria domestica with photos and names

Two types have gained popularity in their homeland:

Red plumeria (Plumeria rubra)

Tall tree with dark green ovate leaves. The flowers have a pronounced aroma. At least 50 mm in diameter. The intensity of the red color depends on the age of the plumeria and the room temperature. When ripe, the color becomes less pronounced. In a warm place the color intensity increases.

Features and types of plants

Plumeria is otherwise called temple tree, or frangipani. Its exotic blooms are incredibly colorful, and the inflorescences are dense, as if artificial. The leaves are smooth, leathery, pointed at the end. Plumeria flowers come in a variety of shades, but there are a number of basic colors:

• white with yellow center;
• deep pink with a yellow center;
• absolutely pink.

Flowering lasts from early spring to early autumn. It is always more abundant at the beginning of the season. The aroma of flowers is specific, similar to the smell of jasmine and oriental spices. Main types of frangipani:

• Plumeria white. This is the most common type. Distinctive features from other species are a stronger aroma and large flowers.
• Plumeria is dull. Even under natural conditions, it grows no higher than 2 m. In some countries, its fruits are considered edible.
• Plumeria red. Ranks 2nd in prevalence. Based on it, numerous flower varieties of various colors were bred.

Features of seasonal care

Many types of plumeria shed their leaves during the winter and go into a dormant state. If in summer the plant requires abundant watering, regular feeding, a lot of light and heat, then during rest certain adjustments are made in caring for it.

Deciduous species are recommended to reduce the temperature to 15-17 degrees. And reduce watering as much as possible (on average to 1 time per month). If the temperature remains at the same level, the tree continues to grow. Then he will need additional lighting with fluorescent lamps. But if the temperature is not higher than +22°C, then additional lighting is not necessary. The application of fertilizers in winter is completely stopped.