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06 February 2011
Frangipani trees have some of the most beautiful flowers you have ever seen. They are beautiful tropical plants in colours from the most common whites to pink flowers, reds, purples and other. Frangipani's are very hardy and are known to thrive in the hardest conditions. They lose their foliage in winter, but regrow vigorously in spring with long, bright green leaves. Frangipani plants (or Plumeria) are very adjustable to most conditons including places where drought is common, and they don't need much care. They tend to grow taller in a tropical garden (in the tropics and subtropics) than in gardens down south of Australia. Frangipani's are more like a shrub in the Southern States.
Frangipani’s bear the prettiest flowers throughout spring and summer, and have a wonderful fragrance.
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Growing Frangipani’s
Prune your Frangipani plants regularly for best growing results. They also appreciate some fire ash around the base of the trunk, and regular mulching to keep the moisture and the nutrient close to the roots in the soil. Keep the mulch away from the trunk a little bit to avoid rot. Use a general purpose slow release fertiliser, a liquid fertiliser (while you can reach the foliage) or a suitable organic fertiliser.
Frangipani trees are best grown in full sun to part shade in very well draining soil. They are best watered regularly, especially during hot or dry weather, but are incredibly drought tolerant once established. A true no-care tropical plant!
Frangipani propagation
Frangipani's are propagated from cuttings or seed. When you purchase a plant with a specific colour flower, such as Watermelon (which is grown from cuttings to ensure you get the right colour), you need to make sure you buy plants grown from cuttings, as plants grown from
seed will often not come true to type. They will often have different flower colours than the plant you
purchased!
Additional General Growing Notes:
ON ARRIVAL:
Soaking: Frangipani's are best not soaked for long periods of time, only dip them in seawater for a short time. You can pour left-over seaweed solution on the plant after you have potted it up.
Pot size: Choose the right pot size for your plants. When you buy Frangipani's online from us, they are ready to go straight into the ground, or choose a fairly large pot such as 300mm and larger.
Potting mix: If you're planting your frangipani plants in a pot, use a well draining potting mix which is of good quality. You can mix your own, or purchase a
pre-mix from garden centres.
Fertilising: All plants appreciate good, nutrient-rich soil, and will grow well with a regular application of the right fertiliser. It is best to find a fertiliser specifically designed for the type of plant you are growing. We generally use a slow release fertiliser (such as Osmocote) for most plants, and also add lots of organic matter to the soil. Plants thrive with regular application of blood & bone,Dynamic Lifter or other organic fertiliser, which adds to your soil. You can also add slow release regularly to really kick them on. Some foliage plants will love a regular feed with liquid fertiliser, as it is both absorbed through the foliage, and the
soil.
Watering: Make sure you water in your plants really, really well! You need to get air bubbles out of the soil, as roots die when they come into contact with air bubbles. This might cause them to die back, prohibits them from thriving and might even cause death. It is one of the most important things to do when re-potting plants! Once watered in, water your plants regularly. The rate would depend on the pot size. Most leafy plants will give you an indication of when they need watering, but it’s best to not let it get that far. You can stick your finger in the soil to check, the soil should feel moist to your second knuckle. If it feels dry, water. It is best to water when the plant needs it, and water well, rather than watering small amounts. This will stop the roots from developing properly. Make sure you don’t overwater to avoid root rot and cloggy soil. Most plants need less water during winter. Pots will need more watering than plants in the ground.
Position: When you buy frangipani plants online from National tropical plants, they are ready to be planted into the ground or in a pot, and they are ready to go in full sun. Sometimes they may need some time to get used to a new climate, so keep them away from heat, draughts etc. until you see some new growth, such as a new shoot or leaf. Once they have accustomed to their new climate and environment, you can start adjusting them to their final position in the garden, or pot. When it is very hot, it may be best to slowly adjust them to full sun as it is much more humid in Queensland where our plant nursery is located, and keep them protected from frost and wind for as long as possible. Make sure you mulch well when you plant
them in the garden – mulch conditions your soil, protects roots and saves water!
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