Tuesday, July 14, 2009

How do you care for Plumeria? I live in Thailand so very hot or very wet

How do you care for Plumeria? I live in Thailand so very hot or very wet.?

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It very much depends on whether you have a cutting, a small plant, or an established tree. Generally in warmer climates it is not unusual for a cutting to blossom the first year. With the exception of the Obtusa species (commonly known as Singapore), plumeria shed their leaves in the winter and sprout new ones in the spring. The size of the container will control the size of the plant. Plumeria planted in a 1 gallon pot will yeild a 2-3 foot plant. An unattended tree planted in the ground can grow as high as 30 ft. Water plumeria plants once a week or when the soil becomes dry. For the first year, use a good general-purpose fertilizer, like Miracle-Gro or Bill's. Your primary goal should be developing healthy roots and NOT about flowers. In the plant's second year spraying the leaves with Spray N Grow(SNG) to help promote blooms. We also recommend using Coco-Wet as a wetting agent to help the SNG stick to the leaves. Bill's Perfect Fertilizer can also be mixed with the SNG if you need additional fertilizing. Your plant should thrive in the tropical climate as they hate frost. Good luck & happy gardening!