Plumeria pudica is perhaps the best Plumeria available today.
They are very easy to grow, and bloom heavily for a long time. The
flowers also have a light fragrance.
This Plumeria requires lots of direct sun and drier conditions most
of the year.
Normally evergreen in warmer locations.
They can use a little water during the warmer months, something like
once every 10-15 days if it doesn't rain.
During the winter freezing temperatures should be avoided the plant
can be kept drier with waterings every 4 weeks or so.
Plumerias don't like wet soil, therefore good drainage is important.
Fertilization should be done primarily during the warmer months when
the plant is actively growing. Fertilize with the approximate 1-1-1
ratio are preferable.
Many varieties of Plumerias are affected by "rust' specially during
the late summer/fall. We haven't seen this problem affecting the
Plumeria pudica.
FAMILY : Apocynaceae
ORIGIN : Panama, Columbia, Venezuela
TYPE/USES : shrub
SIZE : 6-15feet
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS : full sun
WATER REQUIREMENTS : keep on the dry side
MIN. TEMP. : low 30's
FLOWER : warm months of the year |
