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Plumeria
(Frangipani) also known as the Hawaiian Lei flower, is native to
warm tropical areas of the Pacific Islands, Caribbean, South America
and Mexico. They can grow to be large shrubs or even small trees
in mild areas of the U.S. In tropical regions, Plumeria may reach
a height of 30' to 40' and half as wide. Their widely spaced thick
succulent branches are round or pointed, and have long leathery,
fleshy leaves in clusters near the branch tips. Leaves tend to fall
in early winter since they are deciduous and sensitive to cold. In
colder climates plumeria should be grown in containers. They
make beautiful potted plants for the patio or greenhouse.
However, in milder climates where night time temps get no lower
than 40 degrees, plumeria can be grown outdoors in the ground, where
they make a small beautiful landscape trees. When temperatures dip
into the low 40's they may be stored in their containers or uprooted
carefully trying to take as much root as possible and stored over
winter in a heated basement or garage where temperatures are kept
above freezing. As soon as temperatures rise outdoors they can be
brought out and planted again. They will resume growth, leaf out
and begin to grow as if nothing happened.
They flower
with incredible fragrances of jasmine, citrus, spices, gardenia,
and coconut. Flowering can last up to 3 months! Plant
in a sandy/organic soil mixture or Cactus or Rose Soil Mix. No
clays. Good fertilizer is one that has a high middle number
like Schultz' Bloom Plus 10-60-10.
We
ship plumeria as a root cutting about 12" to 15" tall.
Ready to plant!
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