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If you have ever been to Hawaii, you have more than likely seen the flowers of a Plumeria. These flowers are regularly used for making leis. The flowers themselves have a pleasant scent.
Plumerias are classified into the Dogbane family of plants, otherwise known as Apocynaceae. Like most members of this plant family, Plumerias have a milky sap that is toxic. The sap can cause mild stomach discomfort if ingested.
Beautiful and plentiful pin-wheel shaped flowers with pleasant scents. These plants are mostly tropical, but can be grown in containers in temperate regions so they can be moved indoors come winter.
| Plant Types: | Interior Plant, Perennial, Shrub, Tree |
| Light: | Full Sun |
| Height: | 22 feet |
| Width: | 15 feet |
| Zones: | 14a to 15b |
| Bloom Color: | Red |
| Bloom Seasons: | Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall, Late fall |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Special Features: | All or parts of this plant are poisonous |
| Type of Soil Preferred: | Well-Drained |
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Sow seeds at 65°F come springtime.
Also, the succulent stems are very easy to propagate via rooting the cuttings. Make cuttings of the shoot tips in early spring. Allow the stem cuttings to dry out at the base before inserting into the growing medium.
Provide protection from the cold. If average daily temperatures dip below 50°F, either move the plant indoors or cover the canopy to hold heat close to the plant.
An unorthodox method of providing heat for such plants in climates that have possible freezes at night is to drape the branches and leaves with lights, such as Christmas lights. When night comes and temperatures dip, the heat from the lights can create a nano-climate around the plant that will keep it from getting too cold.
Does best with well-drained soils. When the plant is actively growing provide moderate water. In winter keep the soil almost dry.
Fertilize once per month with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season. Over winter, there is no need to fertilize.
Prone to spider mites.