Watering
Plumeria require at least
a half day of full sun to produce blooms. Plants should be allowed to dry
out between watering, but excessive dryness will result in foliage loss.
Likewise the soil should nt be kept soggy wet
Feeding
A consistent feeding program
will produce vigorous plants with large clusters of flowers from May to
November Plumeria require fertilizer high in phosphorus (the middle number)
FERTILOME Blooming and Rooting is an excellent choice. To keep the plant
compact, avoid fertilizers high in nitrogen. Feed plant every other week.
Pests and Diseases
Plumeria is resistant to
insects and diseases. The rare attack of spider mites is easily controlled
with FERTILOME Triple Action Plus.
And FERTILOME Systemic Fungicide
will effectively control black fungus or rust
Propagation
Plumeria can be grown from
seeds. Seed pods take about 8 months to mature.
There are two drawbacks to
growing plants from seeds.
1. growing seedlings will
not guarantee color true to parent plant.
2. Seedlings usually do
not produce blooms for 3 or 4 years.
The fastest way to get blooms
is by cutting which root easily when taken between February and May. After
making the cuttings, allow the cutting to dry for about 10 days before
planting in FERTILOME Potting Soil When planting cuttings, dip the cut
end in FERTILOME Rooting Powder and keep the soil moist. If the cutting
is in sill that is too wet rotting may occur
Winterizing
Plumeria are very sensitive
to frost and must be moved to garage or shed when temperatures fall below
40 degrees F. They require no water or light during winter storage.
The leaves fall from the
plant during winter and closely remove a defoliated tree limb. Move outdoors
after the danger of frost and resume regular watering and feeding schedule.
A good time to take cuttings is when the plants are removed from winter
storage. After being moved outdoors, both the cuttings and plants soon resume their normal life cycle.
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