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Red Frangipani

3.9 out of 5 (9 experiences)

Survivor

Blooms easily

Also known as

Jasmine Mango, Temple Flower and West Indian Jasmine

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Plumeria rubra

Genus

Plumeria

Family

Apocynaceae

Order

Gentianales

How to care for Red Frangipani

💦 Water

How often to water your Red Frangipani

Red Frangipani 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?

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Red Frangipani in your home

Red Frangipani love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Red Frangipani does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Red Frangipani

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

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Red Frangipani 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!

How to Grow Red Frangipani →

Benefits of Growing Red Frangipani →

Common Red Frangipani Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Red Frangipani →

💦 Water Needs

Red Frangipani 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.

Red Frangipani Water Frequency →

Red Frangipani Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Red Frangipani 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 🏡.

Red Frangipani Light Requirements →

Red Frangipani Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Red Frangipani 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

Red Frangipani 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.

Red Frangipani Humidity Needs →

🪴 Soil

Red Frangipani 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 Red Frangipani →

Best Pots for Red Frangipani →

When and How to Successfully Repot Red Frangipani →

What Are Healthy Red Frangipani Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Red Frangipani 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 Red Frangipani →

❄️ Dormancy

It’s common for Red Frangipani 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

Red Frangipani is native to Southwest United States to South America and the Caribbean.

🌸 Flowers

Red Frangipani produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Red Frangipani Flowers →

Is Red Frangipani an Annual Plant? →

Is Red Frangipani a Perennial Plant? →

Red Frangipani Pollination Guide →

Common Red Frangipani Flower Problems →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Red Frangipani 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.

Red Frangipani Lifecycle →

Red Frangipani Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Red Frangipani →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

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

Red Frangipani Temperature Tolerance →

Red Frangipani Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Red Frangipani →

When to Plant Red Frangipani →

How to Plant Red Frangipani →

Where to Plant Red Frangipani →

Winter Care for Red Frangipani →

Best Companion Plants for Red Frangipani →

Is Red Frangipani a Weed? →

🍂 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 Red Frangipani, 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.

Common Bugs Affecting Red Frangipani →

What Eats Red Frangipani? →

Care Summary for Red Frangipani

Red Frangipani

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

Red Frangipani plant photo by Raushan named Treeyoncé on Greg, the plant care app.

@Tara

17 Plants

1,493 XP

Yakima, WA

10/01/2021

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

Red Frangipani 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.

Red Frangipani plant photo by @FayeLavergne57 named Mit on Greg, the plant care app.

@Bri

6 Plants

569 XP

Yoakum, TX

06/25/2021

Easy to maintain and so pretty when it blooms!

Fast grower

Survivor

Red Frangipani 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

Red Frangipani 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

Red Frangipani plant photo by Corina named Frangipangi Branch Clippings on Greg, the plant care app.

@@Kiersten

36 Plants

37,186 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