Repotting a plumeria plant will encourage growth and more abundant flowering. If roots emerge from the holes under the pot, it is time to repot.

Plumeria is native to tropical America and the Caribbean, and is a plant that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. Beautiful, resistant and flagrant, it needs to be cared for in the right way and in the ideal environment.

Before proceeding with the transplant from one pot to another, it is advisable to first obtain all the tools necessary to do a good job and buy new soil , possibly draining and not very acidic.

The whole repotting operation does not require great skills, but certainly the knowledge of those details that can make the difference.

Repotting Plumeria: Tools and Soil

Repotting plumeria is not complicated, on the contrary. Obviously, the work must be done with particular attention to avoid that the roots suffer trauma or damage.

Here's what you need to repot your plumeria:

  • pot : it must be deep and not too small, but at least double the size of the root system since the roots of the plumeria grow very quickly and need enough space to expand.
  • Trowel : A versatile tool needed for repotting seedlings such as plumeria, as well as extracting plants that have deep roots.
  • Small rake : This is useful for moving small piles of soil during repotting or filling small holes, but also for digging out stones and roots.
  • Gloves : These are used to work the soil during repotting. Plumeria also produces toxic latex, so the use of gloves is highly recommended.
  • Gardening shears : These are essential because they are used to prune rotten roots so that it can grow properly.
  • Watering can and water : these are used to water the soil and the plant after repotting.

As for the type of soil to use, plumeria requires a lot of drainage. Although the pots have holes in the bottom to facilitate this, adding an aggregate helps reduce the risk of the soil becoming waterlogged.

It would be a good idea to add a bottom layer of potsherds and pebbles before filling the pot with soil. This prevents the soil from settling unevenly and creates a space for water to drain away when it is not properly absorbed.

An excellent potting soil would be one that is slightly clayey and has a minimum acidity of 6.0 to 6.7 as it is well draining and contains plenty of peat, which not only nourishes the plant but also encourages the presence of earthworms and other small creatures, which are very useful for aerating the soil.

Procedure for repotting Plumeria

April is the best time to repot Plumeria. Repotting will give the roots more room to grow, thus increasing the plant's ability to absorb nutrients and transport them to the trunk. This way, Plumeria will grow healthier and bloom.

Where to start? Grab the bottom of the trunk and pull the entire root ball out of the pot. Then, remove any dirt on the roots.

At this point, if you want to use the same pot, you can cut off about 15-20% of the root ends. This will give the plant more room to grow and prevent the roots from having difficulty providing the plant with the right amount of water and nutrients.

Once the roots have been cut, before putting the plant back in the pot, create a layer of shards and pebbles to promote drainage. Once done, put the plumeria back in the pot and fill it with soil.

If you want to use a new pot, it should be at least one or two sizes larger but not more, because otherwise the growth of bacteria in the soil is encouraged.

Place the plumeria in the new pot and fill it with compost around and between the roots. The compost should be half potting soil and half perlite to ensure good drainage. Finally, water lightly and do not expose it to direct sunlight right away.

Once the repotting procedure is complete, all you have to do is wait for the flowering.