Champa ,Plumeria (Any Color) – Plant

About Plumeria

Plant Specifications

Planting And Care

Plumerias require at least 1 inch of rain (or equivalent watering) each week. More water may be required for plumerias growing in containers, but don t overwater or the trunks will rot.While plumerias dont like wet feet, they should be watered deeply when irrigated and then allowed to dry out some before watering again. Reduce watering in mid fall and stop completely once the plants enter dormancy in winter. Resume regular watering as new growth appears in spring. Plumeria care, for the most part, is minimal. Fertilize about every two to three weeks throughout their active growing season.

Feed plants twice a month during the growing season with a high phosphorous fertilizer. A high phosphate (phosphorus) fertilizer, like 10-30-10, will help encourage blooms. Giving them too much nitrogen will only result in more foliage growth and less flowering. Plumerias normally require little pruning, but any shaping should be done in spring.

They may be pruned as needed (up to 12 inches from ground) in late winter or early spring (prior to new growth); however, any drastic or hard pruning done may reduce flowering. These plants can also be propagated by seeds or cuttings in spring, with cuttings being the easiest and most preferred method. Insert cuttings about 2 inches in potting mix and water thoroughly. Plumerias / Champa are sensitive to cold and should be protected when temperatures dip into the 40Fs. Check periodically for pests such as spider mites, white flies, and mealybugs.

Plumeria Care

Plumeria trees are tropical and therefore must have conditions at least approximating tropical/subtropical in order to flourish. They do best in full sun with at least a half days sun exposure to bloom properly. They do well when potted in an appropriate size pot to the size of the tree in well drained soil.

Plumeria Special Feature

This plant is Fragrant and Good for cut flowers.

Plumeria Uses