Frangipani

Frangipani (Plumeria rubra), also known as the Hawaiin Lei flower, is native to warm tropical areas of the Pacific Islands, Caribbean, South America and Mexico. Frangipani is withstand subtropical climate. Temple Tree, Champa, Dead man's fingers, Egg Flower (southern China) Amapola (Venezuela) are other synonyms of Frangipani.

Kingdom

Plantae

Division

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Gentianales

Family

Apocynaceae

Genus

Plumeria

Species

rubra

The flowers of the Frangipani come in gorgeous rose-pink color brushed with bronze. Frangipani flowers are highly scented during nights and often used in bouquets. Frangipani flowers have wonderful tropical essence. The frangipani flower is propeller shaped with a delicate yellow center melting into the creamy white outer petals. The umbel like clusters of frangipani flowers at the end of terminal branches open over several weeks and each day the ground is carpeted with fresh frangipani flowers which are gathered for preparing the concrete.

Plumeria can be divided into two main groups, the obtusa and the rubra. Obtusa plumerias have rounded shiny leaves while the rubra have duller pointed leaves. Obtusa frangipani generally have white flowers and a strong fragrance while rubra have colorful flowers but less scent.

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• Frangipani flowers colors of whites, yellows, pinks, reds, and multiple pastels.
• Frangipani is known to possess poisonous, milky sap, rather similar to that of Euphorbia.
• Frangipani flowering plants can grow to be large shrubs or even small trees.
• In tropical regions, frangipani may reach a height of 30-40 feet and half as wide.
• Frangipani plants have long leather, fleshy leaves in clusters near the branch tips.
• Frangipani plants have widely spaced thick succulent branches round or they are pointed.
• Frangipani leaves tend to fall in early winter.
• Frangipanis are deciduous and sensitive to cold.
• Frangipanis are known to possess poisonous, milky sap.
• Frangipani tree wood is white, light and soft, and can be used for the manufacturing of musical instrument, tableware and furniture.

Growing Frangipani

• When the seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them individually into 7.5cm deep.
• Put them in the 3 in pots of a similar potting compost.
• Grow the plants on at 15-18C (60-65F) in good ventilation and light.
• Plant frangipani in fast draining soil.
• If existing soil is clay, amend with organic compost and crushed lava rock.
• Prune frangipani any time of year to retain shape and keep plants compact.
• Plants with thick waxy leaves, such as frangipani, can withstand more heat and wind than plants with delicate foliage.
• Use a slow release type fertilizer to provide a continuous source of nutrients to the plant, and to have blooms in plentiful.
• Water them carefully until the roots are growing rapidly through the compost.
• Place the cutting section in a protected, dry location for five days, permitting the wounds to callous.
• If existing soil is clay, amend with organic compost and crushed lava rock.
• Prune frangipani any time of year to retain shape and keep plants intact.

Care for Frangipani

• If scale insects are seen on the undersides of the leaves, treat with insecticidal soap and horticultural oil.
• After planting the frangipani, keep them in a sunny location.
• Plants can be over wintered in a sheltered garage, but will not continue blooming if temperatures drop below the comfort zone.
• Frangipani must be protected from frost. The fleshy stems will turn to mush at the first sign of freezing temperatures.