Plumeria plants (Plumeria sp), which are also known as Lei flowers and Frangipani, are actually small trees that are native to tropical regions. The flowers of these beautiful plants are used in making traditional Hawaiian leis. They are highly fragrant and bloom freely from spring throughout fall in multiple colors like white, yellow, pink, and red. These flowers stand out nicely amid the large-leaved foliage, which may be evergreen or deciduous, depending on the type.
Clip or pinch off dead leaves and stems. If stems have rotted at the root, pull them out, and make sure to let the soil dry out before the plant's next watering.
The moist air and warm temperatures of the tropics are what frangipani like best. While these conditions can be replicated in a greenhouse, they are much more challenging in the temperate, often dry, climates of most U.S. states. When grown indoors, plumeria need a season of cooler temperatures (50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit), replicating the winter in tropical regions.
Increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.
The plumeria species is a member of the dogbane family. "Bane" in a plant name typically indicates toxicity, and this is the case with plumeria. All parts of plumeria alba are considered moderately toxic but particularly the milky sap found in the leaves, flowers, and bark
