Plumeria rubra acutifolia

Frangipani / Plumeria

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Tropical shrub with succulent stems and fragrant waxy flowers. Native to Central America, highly valued in tropical landscaping.
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Plant Details

Common Name Frangipani / Plumeria
Family Apocynaceae
Genus Plumeria
Species Rubra
Variety acutifolia
Origin Tropical Americas
Blooming Spring to Autumn, peak summer
Leaf Color Deep 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/succulent mix with perlite or pumice for aeration

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Watering

Water deeply when soil is dry. Reduce significantly during dormancy (winter) to prevent root rot

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Sunlight & Care

Requires full sun for best flowering, tolerates partial shade but blooms less profusely in winter

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth (spring/summer), stop in late autumn

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Pruning

Prune after flowering or late winter to maintain shape; always wear gloves due to toxic milky sap

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite Whitefly

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 6 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
4000 – 60000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% 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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