Plumeria "Super round" (Frangipani, Pomelia) is a tropical plant with large bouquets. When exposed to cold temperatures, the flowers turn pink and orange, round, 7-8 cm, with beautiful curved petals. When it's hot, it takes on a darker red color. It never stops blooming, and the buds bloom again in spring. Strong but compact growth with long branches.
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
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.