How to Care for Plumeria rubra

Korean name: 플루메리아

A tropical plant that produces sweet-scented flowers used in Hawaiian leis. It sheds its leaves in winter and blooms again in spring.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: Central America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: fragrant flower, Hawaii, tropical, deciduous

Care Guide

• Light: More than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
• Watering: Water when the soil is dry in spring and summer, and refrain from watering in winter.
• Soil: Well-draining sandy mixed soil.
• Humidity: Average.
• Temperature: 15~35°C
• Fertilizer: Phosphorus fertilizer every 2 weeks in spring and summer.

Common questions

How often should you water Plumeria rubra?

Water when the soil is dry in spring and summer, and refrain from watering in winter. Roughly every 10 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Plumeria rubra?

It likes More than 6 hours of direct sunlight.. You can grow it indoors. Use Well-draining sandy mixed soil..

Is Plumeria rubra safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Plumeria rubra good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 15~35°C. Humidity: Average.. Fertilise Phosphorus fertilizer every 2 weeks in spring and summer..