Plumeria , also called Frangipani, can be attacked by parasites or fungal diseases that can be defeated by spraying a mixture of fungicide products on the entire plant.

Plumeria is a shrub on which bloom large flowers like bunches of various species and shades: from white to pink, but also orange and ruby ​​red.

Being an exotic plant, it adapts to climates with warm temperatures and the areas where it takes root best are precisely those with sun-kissed soil or where there is a mild climate.

If kept in a habitat that is beneficial to its growth and flowering, it will not suffer from diseases related to parasites of various kinds. Otherwise, if it does not have the preferred climate, it risks getting sick easily.

To grow Plumeria in our country the best condition is to grow it in a pot. This will allow us to keep it in the garden or on the balcony during the warmer seasons and bring it indoors during the colder seasons.

The positioning of the Plumeria is therefore essential to make it grow healthy and lush. In fact, to protect it from diseases during the winter, when the plant is indoors, it must be placed as close as possible to the wall that absorbs heat during the day and releases it into the home at night, creating a natural greenhouse effect system.

While during the summer, if placed outdoors it must receive direct sunlight but not during the hottest hours and must be sheltered from the wind. If instead it is located indoors it must be placed in a place where there is sun and where there is air exchange.

This will avoid creating the oven effect during the night with the release of heat taken during the summer daytime hours. The heat that stagnates in the plant does nothing but encourage the formation of fungi, by airing it instead, the heat fights them and the air does not allow them to reform.

Fungal diseases and parasites

Plumeria is a sensitive plant . In fact, the plant can be damaged to the point of death by various parasites and diseases, but just as it is sensitive to getting sick, it responds very well to the care given to it.

Like many other plants that originally come from exotic countries, they are at risk of being infected by serious diseases. If the plumeria becomes seriously ill due to fungi or parasites, it will have no chance of survival.

One of the parasites that can attack the plumeria is the Black Tip Fungus , called “ Judasohr ”, it is a paradoxically edible mushroom and comes from Asian countries. For the plumeria, this mushroom is lethal, starting from the tips it enters the entire plant infesting it irreversibly.

This infestation is certainly caused by being placed in a dark and cold place.

Plumeria is also susceptible to attacks by mealybugs , rust and red spider mites, which cause the roots of the plant to rot if the soil is not draining.

Plumeria Remedies and Care

Taking care of Plumeria is not difficult with the use of organic pesticides and the removal of dry branches and withered flowers, leading the plant to regenerate more easily, ensuring a long life.

As we have already mentioned, its position is fundamental to prevent it from getting sick.

So in summer, the best location is outdoors, in winter always inside the house, possibly close to the walls, protected from cold and frost.

This plant is very easy to manage, because it manifests itself in all its states, in winter in fact it loses its leaves and returns to its natural relaxation status.

This phase could scare and demoralize, thinking of giving it away, instead it is only its way of life that will make it bright, colorful and splendid again.

One way to care for your plumeria and eliminate the risk of bacteria and parasites is to fertilize it during spring and summer at least once or twice a month.

To prevent plant diseases it is also important to give it the right amount of water otherwise you risk encountering fungi and parasites that are difficult to eliminate in a short time.

During flowering it is necessary to water it often, but avoiding creating water deposits, but as soon as it begins to lose its first leaves it is necessary to eliminate the water respecting its period of tranquility and winter "hibernation".

Finally, if you notice red or dark spots on the leaves, or orange spots on the underside of the leaves, your Plumeria is most likely sick.

To remedy: remove the affected parts, change the position of the plant and contact your trusted nursery who will recommend a fungicide or an anti-parasitic to treat the Plumeria.