Frangipani cultivation methods and precautions

How to grow plumeria

Soil selection

Frangipani is not very demanding on the soil, but you should choose loose soil for the best planting effect. When planting, the roots can be slightly exposed in the pot. After planting, place it in a shaded place with weak light within a week, and then after half a month, place it in a sunny place for maintenance.

Watering

Plumeria likes a humid environment, has a certain degree of drought resistance, and is afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, water the frangipani moderately and water it as soon as the soil becomes dry. Water once every 1 to 2 days in spring and autumn, and increase the amount of watering appropriately in summer. When it rains or is cloudy, reduce watering appropriately, drain water in time, and prevent root rot. In winter, keep the soil in the frangipani pot slightly moist.

Reasonable fertilization

June to November is the peak growth season for frangipani. Apply decomposed liquid fertilizer to frangipani once every 10 days, and control the concentration at around 15% . Pay attention to the growth of the plant during the flowering period, and apply fertilizer in time after flowering to replenish the nutrients consumed during flowering.

In addition, the plant should be moved near the south window indoors in late October , and attention should be paid to ventilation and light. Ensure that the indoor temperature is above 10 ℃. Lower temperatures will cause the plants to shed their leaves prematurely.

Adequate lighting

Plumeria is a strong sun-loving flower. The more sunlight it gets, the more luxuriantly it grows and the more fragrant its flowers are. Except for one week after repotting, it should be kept in the sun at other times.

Things to note when growing plumeria

Change the pot in time

Plumeria grows quickly with watering, and every day you grow without worries. Usually the plant needs to be repotted once every spring. Replace the pot with a new one according to the size of the plant. The potting soil can be mixed with 4 parts garden soil, 4 parts horse manure soil and 2 parts river sand. Place an appropriate amount of base fertilizer in each pot. After repotting, water the plant thoroughly and move it to a sunny spot after a week.

Avoid freezing damage

Plumeria is not cold-resistant and may not survive a long cold winter. , so maintenance should be more careful. When the temperature drops to 10 ℃, bring it indoors in time and place it in a sunny place. Control the indoor temperature at 10~15 ℃ and keep it away from the radiation of household appliances to reduce leaf falling. Try to control the temperature above 5 ℃, so that the plants will not freeze to death and will sprout and grow leaves the following spring.