Plumeria "Epic" (Frangipani, Pomelia) is a tropical plant that we love for its exotic and spicy scent. The flowers have various veins and multiply in cool weather. The stems are very dark red and tall with shiny foliage. Very compact habit, excellent branching on knotty wood and generous flowering.
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
FRAGRANCE: Spicy
COLOR: Pink and red
PETALS: 5
GROWTH:Compact
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.