Plumerias like the soil to dry out a bit before being watered again. When growing plumeria flowers in different-sized containers, Atkinson recommends using a moisture meter, as different sizes dry out ...

In Southern California, the exotic flowering Plumeria behaves asa deciduous tree, ... they are definitely not frost tolerant and root rot canbe a problem from excessive watering or winter rains.

Plant Doctor Tom MacCubbin shares advice with area gardeners about plumeria, pruning, slugs, St. Augustine grass, chinch bugs, take-all root rot, podocarpus hedge ...

The Plumeria Society of America, founded here in Houston in 1979, recommends storing plants in a dry place where temperatures remain above freezing. This may be a closet, garage, attic or spare room.

Watering a plumeria during its dormant stage will likely cause root-rot. This is an easy plant to over-winter. Bring the plant out in mid-spring, when temperatures are 50 or above.

Lee GugliadaDennis Rees' Plumeria plant in the blooming cycle, exhibiting red and yellow accents on the petals. It’s always a treat to hear from a reader of the Get Growing column who is ...

Root the cuttings the way the professionals do: Fill all but 1 inch of a 1-gallon pot with a mix of 2/3 perlite and 1/3 potting soil. Dip the bottom of the cutting in rooting hormone, then insert ...

Growing plumeria in containers is an excellent way to control their size and environment and ensure optimal growth. To prevent root rot, use a pot with several drainage holes.

Plumeria, also known as frangipani, is a deciduous, semi-succulent tropical plant renowned for its fragrant and colorful flowers. Its distinctive scent can be sweet, spicy, floral, or fruity ...