Plumeria "Temptation" white-yellow (Frangipani, Pomelia)

Plumeria "Temptation" (Frangipani, Pomelia) is a tropical plant, with fantastic streaks in a mix of: red, gold, orange, pink and a pale yellow. Large bouquets of 8-10 cm, multicolored flowers with a very sweet fragrance. Quite full-bodied flowers and rapid development. Compact growth. The colors tend to change according to the temperatures. If the climate is cold and gets little light the colors will be more pale, on the white and yellow, if instead it gets more light and warm the colors will tend more towards red, orange.

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: Strong
COLOR: White and yellow
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.