How Do You Care For A Plumeria?
Plumeria are beautiful, easy-to-grow tropical plants that are grown for their intoxicatingly fragrant blooms and large comely leaves. In hot climates they will reach small-tree proportions, although in most places they grow into large bushes. Here’s how you can care for a plumeria of your very own. CLIMATE: Plumeria need a warm, breezy climate; if the winter temperatures in your area ever dip below freezing, then you will need to bring your plumeria inside to a warm, dry spot for the winter. DORMANCY: Plumeria go through a dormant period in the winter, shedding their leaves in September or so and not awakening until the spring. Do not water or fertilize during this time (although some experts say that a light once-a-month watering is permissible). LIGHT: Plumeria need a lot of sun to bloom and they thrive in the sun’s intense heat. Make sure, though, to let any plant that has been used to shade (like Plumeria that have stayed inside over the winter) get used to the sun gradually. Failu
