Plumeria alba

White Frangipani

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A tropical tree celebrated for its thick, succulent stems and intensely fragrant white flowers with yellow throats. Popular in lei making.
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Plant Details

Common Name White Frangipani
Family Apocynaceae
Genus Plumeria
Species Alba
Origin Mexico, Central America
Blooming Summer to Autumn; fragrant white flowers with yellow centers
Leaf Color Dark green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus or succulent mix with high grit content

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Watering

Allow soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce significantly during winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best blooming; tolerates partial shade but may become leggy

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Fertilization

Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during active growth (Spring/Summer); stop in autumn/winter

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Pruning

Prune after flowering or early spring to maintain shape; wear gloves due to toxic latex sap

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 3 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 104°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 50%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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