Plumeria "Thai Splash" (Frangipani, Pomelia) is a tropical plant with incredible 8cm helix-shaped blooms. Red, yellow and white spots set off the bright rainbow red background. Purple edges come out in the heat and the entire flower can turn orange-red. Easy to grow. Medium spicy scent. Abundant and reliable flowering over a long season. Medium growth.
When young it has a fleshy trunk that becomes woody when grown, deciduous leaves, and does not require special care. It is an ornamental plant for exteriors and interiors native to Thailand, it is also suitable for indoor cultivation and is particularly appreciated for embellishing apartments, gardens or terraces.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Plumeria Rubra Frangipani
COMMON NAME: Pomelia
FAMILY: Apocynaceae
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Thailand
PERFUME: Spiced
COLOR: Red and orange
PETALS: 5
GROWTH: Average
LIGHT: Direct exposure to the sun
LIFE CYCLE
In winter Plumeria loses its leaves, it does not need to be watered. In spring it grows and in summer it blooms.
IRRIGATION
Water when the soil is dry. Discontinue during the winter.
TEMPERATURE
Particularly resistant to high temperatures. Does not tolerate cold temperatures (below 8 C°). It is advisable to bring the Plumeria indoors in winter. Move it outside when temperatures are mild.
FERTILIZATION
During the growing season use a fertilizer for flowering plants.