White-yellow Plumeria "Grace" (Frangipani, Pomelia)

Plumeria "Grace" (Frangipani, Pomelia) is a tropical plant that has 10 cm flowers that are green in the center and intense yellow on the petals that fade towards the edges. The flowers fold over themselves giving the plant a rounded shape. Early and impressive flowering, with a light peach scent. It maintains both its shape and colors for a long time at various temperatures. It starts out as a miniature but reaches considerable dimensions over time.

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: Peach
COLOR: White and yellow
PETALS: 5
GROWTH: Miniature
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.