♥ I first fell in love with Plumerias “Frangipani Trees” when I went to Hawaii on a summer vacation. Taking in their fragrance in their native setting is something to put on anyone’s bucket list. I purchased a little plumeria stalk at the airport in an envelope sized plastic case and without any effort stuck it in a pot in the backyard when I got home. The following summer came the first pinwheel bloom and I have been collecting and growing plumerias ever since.  

Yellow and white plumerias blooming

This year I decided to fertilize my plumerias every 3 months throughout the year and then 2x a month during the growing season. I have listened other plumeria experts give their advice on low feeding and I had very partial blooms the previous year from too little feeding. This year was different though and by increasing the feeding I in turn received an abundance of blooms.

Potted plumerias arial view

I have them decorating and creating amazing aromas all over the house in flower frogs.  

Plumerias in a Flower Frog

Tips for Plumerias: not expert advice, only what worked for me this year.

1. Lots of water: 2 to 3 times a week . On average they grow best with 1 inch of rain per week. In California we have to simulate the rain with the hose.

2. 10-30-10 fertilizer: Feed every 3 months and 2x a month in the growing season.

3. Keep plumerias in 40 degree or above temperatures year round. This is a tropical plant.

4. Well drained soil. They grow great in pots.

5. 6 or more hours of sun per day. Some partial shade is ideal.

6. Spray with soap spray to rid of pests. 

White Plumeria with Yellow Center

Best tip: Go out and get some plumeria plants, put them in pots and enjoy them!

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