Plumeria, commonly known as Frangipani or Temple Tree, is a beautiful tropical flowering tree admired for its fragrant, vibrant blooms and elegant branching habit. The flowers bloom in a wide range of colors, including white, yellow, pink, red, and multicolor, filling gardens with a delightful fragrance. Plumeria is widely grown in home gardens, temples, parks, resorts, and landscapes for its ornamental beauty and long flowering season.
Plumeria thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with full sunlight. It is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant once established and requires minimal maintenance while producing abundant flowers throughout the warmer months. Its attractive foliage, fragrant blooms, and graceful appearance make Plumeria one of the most popular ornamental flowering trees.
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Plumeria, commonly known as Frangipani or Temple Tree, is a beautiful tropical flowering tree admired for its fragrant, vibrant blooms and elegant branching habit. The flowers bloom in a wide range of colors, including white, yellow, pink, red, and multicolor, filling gardens with a delightful fragrance. Plumeria is widely grown in home gardens, temples, parks, resorts, and landscapes for its ornamental beauty and long flowering season.
Plumeria thrives in warm tropical and subtropical climates and grows best in fertile, well-drained soil with full sunlight. It is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant once established and requires minimal maintenance while producing abundant flowers throughout the warmer months. Its attractive foliage, fragrant blooms, and graceful appearance make Plumeria one of the most popular ornamental flowering trees.
| Planting method | Dig a suitable pit and fill it with fertile, well-drained soil. Place the plant in the center and cover the roots with soil. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain regular watering. |
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| Pit size | 2 ft × 2 ft × 2 ft |
| Canopy width | Varies by plant variety |
| Canopy height | Varies by plant variety |
| Season | Best planted during the growing season |
| Shade tolerance | Partial shade to full sunlight |
| Ideal location | Garden, landscape, courtyard, or open outdoor area |
Ideal growing conditions:
| Temperature | 20°C – 35°C |
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| Rainfall | Moderate and regular rainfall |
| Relative humidity | 60% – 80% |
| Soil pH | 6.0 – 7.5 |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Elevation | Suitable for low to moderate elevations |
