How much sunlight does my Plumeria Rubra need?

Plumeria Rubra 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 🏡.

How much humidity does Plumeria Rubra like?

Plumeria Rubra 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.

What type of soil should I use for my Plumeria Rubra?

Plumeria Rubra 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!

Should I fertilize my Plumeria Rubra?

Plumeria Rubra 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!

Does Plumeria Rubra go dormant?

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

Which region is Plumeria Rubra native to?

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

Does Plumeria Rubra produce flowers?

Plumeria Rubra produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

What is the growth pattern for Plumeria Rubra?

Plumeria Rubra will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can Plumeria Rubra be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Plumeria Rubra can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-12b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Plumeria Rubra easy to care for?

Plumeria Rubra is generally easy to care for , though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Q: How often should I water my Plumeria Rubra?

Plumeria Rubra 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.

3.9 out of 5 (9 experiences)

Survivor

Blooms easily

Also known as

Red Frangipani, Red Frangipani, Jasmine Mango, Temple Flower and West Indian Jasmine

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Plumeria rubra

Genus

Plumeria

Family

Apocynaceae

Order

Gentianales

How to care for Plumeria Rubra

Water

How often to water your Plumeria Rubra

Plumeria Rubra 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

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

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Finding light for Red Frangipani in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Plumeria Rubra: 1ft from a window

Plumeria Rubra love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Plumeria Rubra does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Plumeria Rubra

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Plumeria Rubra: 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 Plumeria Rubra after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Plumeria Rubra is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Humidity

Soil

Fertilizer

Dormancy

Native Region

Flowers

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors

Care Summary for Plumeria Rubra

Plumeria Rubra

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.

What other plant parents say

Survivor 3

Blooms easily 3

Fast grower 2

Large, lush leaves 2

Easy to propagate 1

Pest magnet 1

@Raushan

4 Plants

76 XP

11/10/2021

I first saw Frangipani in Roatan, Honduras during a graduate course I was taking there and again in Hawaii. I got mine from the Philadelphia Flower Flower Show ages ago. My family calls it my “Stick” because most times they saw her when all the leaves were gone. I have had her for more than 10 years when it was a little cutting and it only bloomed for the first time a couple years ago! She has moved with me 4 times, survived some sort of rot a couple of times and some very stressful moves indoors and outdoors. I didn’t put her outside this summer like I normally do because of all the lantern flys 😖, and I didn’t get any blooms this year because of that, but whoever. She may be a stick to some, but she is MY stick and she is awesome 💗

Survivor

Plumeria Rubra plant photo by Raushan named Treeyoncé on Greg, the plant care app.

@Tara

17 Plants

1,408 XP

Yakima, WA

10/01/2021

Very hard to grow if you don’t live in Hawaii or florida

Plumeria Rubra plant photo by Tara named Lil hawaii on Greg, the plant care app.

@@FayeLavergne57

8 Plants

104 XP

Coldspring, TX

07/01/2021

I love this beautiful tree! It was a gift from my very dear cousin several years ago and it has just flourished.

Plumeria Rubra plant photo by @FayeLavergne57 named Mit on Greg, the plant care app.

@Bri

11 Plants

528 XP

Yoakum, TX

06/25/2021

Easy to maintain and so pretty when it blooms!

Fast grower

Survivor

Plumeria Rubra plant photo by Bri named Plumeria on Greg, the plant care app.

@@YvetteOasis

22 Plants

410 XP

06/11/2021

You can keep it in a large pot or plant it in the soil.
Beautiful flowers in all colors.
Fragrance is very lovely.

Blooms easily

Plumeria Rubra plant photo by @YvetteOasis named Plumeria Tree on Greg, the plant care app.

@Corina

5 Plants

83 XP

Dunedin, FL

05/16/2021

Found these in someone’s trash pile and put them in dirt, gave them sun and water. Doing so well!!

Fast grower

Easy to propagate

Blooms easily

Plumeria Rubra plant photo by Corina named Frangipangi Branch Clippings on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Kiersten

70 Plants

36,768 XP

New Orleans, LA

05/04/2021

This is my FAVORITE plant. She does go dormant in the winter and ends up looking suspiciously like a chicken foot sticking out of the soil (pictured) but when she’s on she’s ON.

I have struggled with spider mites on her for over a year now, but when she blooms it’s all worth it. I can only imagine the smell is equivalent to what a Greek goddess’ smells like and the scent lingers during the heavy, humid summer nights. She grows quick and is communicative (the leaves droop as soon as she’s thirsty).

10/10 recommend if you want your house to truly feel like a tropical oasis

Blooms easily

Pest magnet

Large, lush leaves