Plumeria

is a tropical plant, famous for its colored and perfumed flowers.

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How to take care of Plumeria

The pomelia is a tropical plant, famous for its colored and perfumed flowers. It's a succulent shrub with pulpy trunk at first, becoming woody with the passing of time; deciduous leaves, and it doesn't need so much care. It's both an indoor and an outdoor plant.

Light

It prefers direct sunlight; it can stay in full sun.

Temperature

it resists very high summer temperatures. It doesn't tolerate frosts and below-freezing temperatures. It is advisable to place the pomelia indoor in winter. Outdoor placement is suggested only in temperate climate.

Life cycle

The pomelia naturally loses its leaves in winter and it doesn't need waterings. In spring it grows, and in summer blooms.

Vulnerability

In case of red spider or aphids, treat with specific products.

Irrigation

Water when soil is dry, by avoiding the water stagnation. Suspend watering in winter.

Fertilization

Fertilize in spring period with balanced liquid fertilizer ( 20- 20- 20-) and, in summer, with a high P and K fertilizer.

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Curiosities about Plumeria

In India the Plumeria is called the “temple tree” because its blossoms are used as an offering at temples, and it is often planted close to sacred buildings and cemeteries. In Hawaii it’s used to make leis as a symbol of fraternity and hospitality. The Aztecs also venerated the Plumeria as a sacred plant because of its therapeutical qualities; for example to prevent heart weakness and for healing wounds.
In Palermo, Sicily, the Plumeria is given from the mother to the bride once she goes to live in her own house, as a wish for fertility. This is related to the vegetative force of the plant. The blossoms are used to create a bouquet for the bride.
The Plumeria (frangipani) is a magic plant with a generous selection of vivid colors and exhilarating fragrances that express their full splendor during the summer. In many countries the Plumeria is considered a sacred plant because of its special beauty. It’s very important to choose carefully the color of the Plumeria plant we would like to buy, because it tells us something about our own personality. The color that we select will transmit to us daily its characteristics and will brighten our days.