Yellow-pink Plumeria 'Legend' (Frangipani, Pomelia)

Plumeria "Legend" (Frangipani, Pomelia) is a tropical plant that features large 7 cm bright yellow/orange flowers, accented with a white rolled edge, that sparkle in the sunlight. Highly compact, slow growing tree with beautiful thick wood. Powdery scent. In very hot weather, the edges turn bright purple and the colors do not fade.

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: Light
COLOR: Yellow and pink
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.