Plant Care Hawaiian Purple Plumeria

Hawaiian Purple Plumeria

Taxonomy

Plumeria rubra 'Hawaiian Purple'
Plumeria
Apocynaceae
Gentianales

How to care for Hawaiian Purple Plumeria

💦 Water

How often to water your Hawaiian Purple Plumeria

Water needs for Hawaiian Purple Plumeria
0.5 cups
every 12

Hawaiian Purple Plumeria needs 0.5 cups of water every 12 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
12

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Hawaiian Purple Plumeria in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Hawaiian Purple Plumeria: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Hawaiian Purple Plumeria love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Hawaiian Purple Plumeria does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Hawaiian Purple Plumeria in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Hawaiian Purple Plumeria

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Hawaiian Purple Plumeria: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Hawaiian Purple Plumeria after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Hawaiian Purple Plumeria thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Hawaiian Purple Plumeria requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Hawaiian Purple Plumeria Light Requirements →

Hawaiian Purple Plumeria Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Hawaiian Purple Plumeria is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.


💨 Humidity

Hawaiian Purple Plumeria prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Hawaiian Purple Plumeria Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Hawaiian Purple Plumeria is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Hawaiian Purple Plumeria →

Best Pots for Hawaiian Purple Plumeria →

When and How to Successfully Repot Hawaiian Purple Plumeria →

What Are Healthy Hawaiian Purple Plumeria Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Hawaiian Purple Plumeria grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Hawaiian Purple Plumeria →


❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Hawaiian Purple Plumeria to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.


🌎 Native Region

Hawaiian Purple Plumeria is native to Southwest United States to South America and the Caribbean.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Hawaiian Purple Plumeria, since they are very sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Hawaiian Purple Plumeria

Hawaiian Purple Plumeria


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 12 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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