Plumeria (Frangipani) Maldivian flower is an amazing indoor plant that fascinates with its beauty. It combines sophistication and tenderness. It pleases its owner not only with flowering, but also with a pleasant aroma. Therefore, if you want to have a little exotic at home, then you should buy Plumeria in a pot.
Lighting
If you want Plumeria to bloom profusely, provide it with enough light - there should be as much of it as possible. But remember that flowers do not like direct sun. This sophisticated beauty will take root well on a southern windowsill. In winter, you may need to add additional light to this plant to keep it blooming.
Temperature
Since the plant is from the tropics, it easily tolerates high temperatures. However, in autumn and winter the temperature must be lowered to +18. Do not place such a flower near batteries.
Air humidity
Plumeria in a pot unpretentious to humidity. But the flower will be grateful to you if you spray it during flowering (only the leaves). For these purposes, use filtered water. In the summer, pots can be placed in a tray with water, but be sure to make a drainage layer so that the roots do not touch the water.
Watering
Plumeria in the house does not need frequent watering - the top layer of soil should dry out. In winter, you rarely need to water. The earthen lump during this period should be semi-dry. Make sure that there is no acidification of the soil.
Top dressing
After a period of rest Plumeria at home should recover. To help her do this, fertilize the flower with a mixture of potassium + phosphorus + nitrogen. Then use fertilizers with a high content of microelements and phosphorus.
The soil
Plumeria domestica must grow in specially prepared soil, which consists of: sand + humus + turf and peat soil. The substrate should not cake.
Transfer
While this tropical beauty is young, it will need to be replanted every year. Consider the fact that the root system of this plant is very powerful, so you need to take a larger pot for it. Another nuance that needs to be taken into account is that the larger the pot size, the higher the Plumeria will grow.
Rest period
The rest period for Plumeria is important (lasts up to 1.5 months). During it, it may completely shed its leaves and stop growing - this is normal. The main thing is to make sure that the flower is in a cool place and is rarely watered.
Reproduction
To propagate Plumeria, you can use seeds or cuttings. Both grow quickly enough, so within a year you will have a full-fledged plant.
Diseases and pests
Since Plumeria is poisonous, pests do not touch it. Very rarely, spider mites can be found on a flower. But the plant gets sick more often. As a rule, this happens due to excessive watering or fungus.
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And in the eighties of the last century, substances with antitumor and antimicrobial effects were isolated from plumeria leaves.
Plumeria is also well known in cosmetology, as it has regenerating, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
It is also ideal for cleansing and adding to night creams. However, you need to be careful not to use plumeria oil (most often called “champa oil”) on damaged skin and not to overdo the concentration, as this may cause hallucinations. Pregnant, lactating women and small children are also not recommended to use its oil.
Frangipani in perfumery
Because of their amazing properties, frangipani flowers are widely used in perfumery. Frangipani absolute is so rich and beautiful that you may get the impression that you are smelling a ready-made perfume.
It has a rich, thick floral-sweet aroma with hints of green and spicy notes in the finale.
Despite the popular belief that absolutes from different subspecies have different aromas, this is not the case. The resulting oils may differ in only a few nuances, but the overall range sounds seamless.
Plumeria oil contains more than 37 components and is used as a heart or base note. Her
Plants in the house have long been considered its decoration and add a special cozy homely atmosphere to any room.
The choice of indoor plants at the moment is also amazing; there is everything for even the most sophisticated gardener - these include small flowers - succulents in miniature pots, and huge palm trees, and evergreen plants, and a variety of flowering species.
The variety of indoor plants is amazing. But few plants can boast of a fragrant smell, much less a noticeable aroma.
Most indoor plants do not have a blooming scent, rather it is felt intuitively when looking at its flower. Among them, a flower with a delicate, noticeable aroma stands out - plumeria.
Plumeria has a beautiful appearance and a wonderful floral aroma.
Plumeria is also distinguished by its size - the flower can grow up to two meters, and this is an important factor that should be taken into account when choosing a flower as a house plant.
Under natural conditions, plumeria lives in the northern part of South America, Mexico, and Laos. The flower is named after the French botanist Charles Plumer. Today there are more than 65 species of plumeria.
Appearance
There are also dwarf varieties, for example Plumeria obtusa, a dwarf plant with long branches up to 40 centimeters, velvety dark green leaves, which are covered with fine fluff on the reverse side.
Plumeria white. The plant is native to the Antilles. White plumeria is a tree up to 10 meters high. The lower part of the leaf is covered with white hairs, the edges of the leaf blade are raised, the leaves can be up to 30 centimeters long and 7 centimeters wide.
The flowers, compared to other species, are small - up to 2.5 centimeters in diameter, white with a yellow center.
Plumeria red. Mostly found in Mexico and Venice. It is a deciduous tree up to 5 meters in height. The egg-shaped leaves are up to 15 centimeters wide and reach almost 50 centimeters in length.
Flowers up to 5 centimeters in diameter are collected at the tops of shoots into inflorescences. Flowers come in different colors depending on the plant variety - white, red, pink, yellow, purple. Also, different varieties may differ in leaf shape.
Caring for plumeria at home
Plumeria is an unpretentious flower; it prefers growth and development conditions that are not suitable for all plants!
Let's look at these features in more detail.
Lighting
If you plan to slow down the growth of the plant It is necessary to carefully reduce the root system itself when transplanting. To trim the root system, you need to remove the plant from the pot, clean the roots and trim the roots from the bottom and sides by 5 centimeters. Next, place the plant in a new pot and sprinkle with fresh soil.
If there is no need to slow down the growth of the plant, then transplantation is carried out in the usual way into a larger pot. When the plumeria reaches the size of a tub plant, the replanting is replaced by changing the top layer of soil. The composition of the mail for plumeria is as follows: for two parts of turf soil you need to take one part of humus, peat and sand.
Plumeria propagation
Plumeria is propagated by seeds or cuttings from the tops. Propagation by seeds is more labor-intensive and not always effective; propagation by cuttings is simpler and more effective.
Plumeria from seeds
To grow plumeria from seeds, use pots 6 centimeters in diameter; when the seedlings sprout and their root system becomes stronger, they are moved to pots with a larger diameter of 9 centimeters. The plant will begin to bloom in 2-3 years.
Plumeria from cuttings
Cuttings should be selected that are 25–30 centimeters already semi-lignified.
It is better to get rid of the foliage immediately; the cuttings must be cut at an angle.
- Cuttings can be prepared during the dormant period of the plant and planted in the ground with the onset of spring, or when creating comfortable artificial conditions.
- The cuttings must be deepened into the soil by 8-10 centimeters.
- To avoid rotting of the cuttings, it is important to follow the watering regime: the plant is watered only after planting, then it is not watered until the soil is completely dry. Rooting of cuttings takes 2-3 months.
- Watering can be carefully resumed gradually with the appearance of the first leaves.
- Once the plant begins to grow confidently, it can be transplanted into a larger pot.
- The plant usually begins to bloom the next year, and sometimes the same year.
Plumeria blooms in about a year.
Trimming
Pruning performs two functions: decorative - it forms a beautiful crown of the plant and stimulating - it directly affects the flowering of the plant.
Pruning should be done immediately after the plant emerges from dormancy, removing all dead branches and trimming to healthy tissue.
Pests
The main pest of flowers is spider mite.
Despite all its beauty and ease of care, the plant has poisonous sap, which can cause burning and allergies.
Keep children and pets away from the plant. Carry out all manipulations with the flower wearing protective gloves.
We examined the features of growing plumeria indoors.
As you can see, it is less whimsical than its exotic counterparts, so you can try to grow it in your apartment and delight your eyesight with beautiful flowers and your sense of smell with a pleasant aroma.
Plumeria or Frangipani- a tropical plant of the Kutrov family. It got its name in honor of the famous French botanist Charles Plumer, who lived in the 17th century.
It grows naturally in the northern part of South America in the form of shrubs and small trees.
The main value of plumeria– its bright flowers with a delightful aroma of different colors. At home it can reach a length of about 2 meters.
Types of plumeria
Red plumeria (Plumeriarumba)- the species most suitable for growing at home. The flowers are white or pink with a strong fragrant scent. The leaf blades are long, pointed at the tips, and oval in shape.
White plumeria (Plumeria alba)- lives in the Antilles, where it reaches a height of 10 meters. The flowers are small, 2-3cm in diameter, white with a yellow center. The leaf blades are elongated and have raised edges.
Home care
Plumeria, although an unpretentious plant, still requires compliance with care rules.
Site selection and temperature
Like a tropical plant, it loves bright light, without which it cannot bloom. Therefore, north windows completely contraindicated.
The best option– south side, but can be placed on the east and west, especially with additional lighting.
In summer, the flower can be placed on the balcony or in the front garden, but gradually accustom it to direct rays of the sun. Wherein needs to be protected from drafts, precipitation and strong winds. Bright midday light can cause the color of the inflorescences to fade.
Refers to heat-loving plants, optimal temperature– 25-30 degrees in summer. In winter, the temperature is gradually lowered until a threshold of 15 degrees is reached.
Humidity and watering
Requires high air humidity, which can be achieved by regular spraying every day.
Can't be allowed water getting on plumeria flowers.
Also, to create optimal humidity, it is recommended to fill the tray with moss, pebbles, expanded clay and moisten it with water.
During the growing season Watering should be frequent and plentiful. It is carried out as soon as the surface of the soil in the pot dries. For irrigation use soft, non-calcareous water at room temperature. You can settle with tap water or use boiled, rain and melt water.
During the rest period Watering is reduced somewhat, however, without allowing the earthen ball in the pot to dry out completely.
Top dressing
Plumeria grows and develops quite quickly, so it requires additional feeding nutrients. For it, you can use mineral fertilizers in combination.
Ready-made fertilizers from the store for beautiful flowering plants are quite suitable. Apply fertilizers You can either put it into the soil or use the foliar method by spraying the leaves with a liquid form.
For the most lush flowering Plumeria needs phosphorus. It is necessary to fertilize from the beginning of the growing season every 14-15 days. When the plant begins to rest, feeding stops completely.
Rest period
He quite short– from 3 to 6 weeks. At this time, plumeria completely stops growing and sheds old (last year's) leaves. New ones, grown the day before, remain on the tree. The end of the quiet period is marked by the appearance of young shoots and leaves.
Trimming
Since plumeria grows at home like a small tree, it pruning required to rejuvenate the entire plant and form the crown. It is carried out immediately after the end of winter rest. A tool (garden knife or pruning shears) should only be taken with a sharp edge and previously disinfected with alcohol.
While pruning, we must not forget that flowers on plumeria appear only on young branches formed in the current year. Cut branches can be used as cuttings for propagation.
Transfer
Young plants need to be replanted every year; more mature trees are replanted every two years. The procedure is carried out in the early spring, just before the start of the growing season. The container is replaced with a new one, 2-3 cm larger in diameter. If it is impossible to increase the size of the pot, trim the lateral roots of the tree.
Optimal soil composition:
- humus (1 part);
- peat (1 part);
- sand (1 part);
- turf soil (2 parts).
Peat can be replaced with perlite or vermiculite. Experienced flower growers recommend adding crushed eggshells to the mixture. A drainage layer of pebbles, broken bricks or expanded clay is laid at the bottom of the container.
Plumeria propagation
Plumeria can be propagated by seeds and cuttings.
Propagation by seeds
After flowering fruits are formed– long cylindrical pods of green or brick color. They contain seeds.
Before boarding These seeds are soaked in warm water or a disinfectant solution for a couple of hours. Treatment first with a fungicide and then with hydrogen peroxide will prevent the formation of rot.
Then the box is covered with plastic film or glass, leaving a small hole for ventilation. The planted seeds are placed in a warm, sufficiently lit place, periodically spraying the soil with a spray bottle.
Seeds germinate in 8-14 days. After the formation of a pair of true leaf blades, sprouts are replanted in separate pots. Plumeria grown from seeds blooms after 2-3 years.
Propagation by cuttings
The cut end of the cutting is moistened or powdered root stimulator and placed in a container filled with vermiculite, perlite or peat.
Planting depth is about 10 cm. The pot must be heated and placed in bright light.
Watering the substrate produced when the surface layer dries. The rooting process can last up to 3 months. When leaves begin to appear on the cuttings, it is transplanted into a pot with soil mixture.
Plumeria grown by cuttings can bloom in the first year.
For video instructions on propagating plumeria from cuttings, see below:
Pests and common problems
Plumeria is poisonous plant, its juice can cause local irritation on human skin and mucous membranes.
Poisonous plumeria is practically not attacked.
The only exception is. Recognize its presence very easy– thin cobwebs appear on the stems, leaves and flowers. In case of mass lesions, the tree stands completely entangled in this “beauty”.
To get rid of misfortune can be used chemical insecticides - Temik, Aldicarb, Karbofos. Any phosphorus compounds are quite suitable. Among the folk remedies, infusions of dandelion, onion and garlic work against ticks.
If plumeria flowers are not properly cared for, the following problems may occur:
- Rotting of the stem and roots– too frequent and abundant watering.
- Stunted growth And development, falling leaf blades– lack of moisture in the air and soil.
For advice from flower growers on caring for plumeria at home, watch the video:
For two debut weeks, it is rare that one of them manages to return without an iconic photo with approximately the following content.
Girl with a Thai flower in her hair
Like, the Land of Smiles and I, all framed by exoticism. And for a long time I will remember the beauty and aroma of this... what's her name? Things with bold leaves and divinely beautiful flowers.
My humble experience shows that few people even know the name of this tree and flower. Smart tourists have dubbed it Thai magnolia, but it’s even frangipani.
Do you want to grow an exotic beauty on your windowsill? Nothing could be easier! On Aliexpress, seeds cost from 30 rubles: we buy, free delivery almost all over the world is provided. We sow, we weed, we harrow. Let's enjoy ourselves and taste the sweet frangipane flair.
Now is the time for this remarkable plant to bloom in Thailand, and I, like everyone around me, enjoy the beauty and aroma of white, yellow and pink flowers. Inspired, I wanted to write a whole poem about frangipani. But the grounded mind was only enough for the format “N facts about...”. In the hope that whoever comes to this page will learn something new from entertaining Thai botany, I burn with verbs and post whole...
plumeria bush 15 facts about frangipani
- Multiple names. The scientific name of the plant is plumeria. Florists, perfumers and cosmeceuticals prefer frangipani or frangipani. In Thailand, the tree is now called lilawadee, and its archaic name is lan thom. The word for it is champa. It is noteworthy that there are types of plumeria pudica and plumeria obtuse.
Flowers on the hedge, flowers over the hedge - very Thai - The tree of Life. In India and some Buddhist countries, champa is believed to symbolize the immortality of the soul. And not without reason: its cut branches can remain without water for a long time and even bloom new buds. Botanical enthusiasts will easily explain the reason for vitality - fleshy leaves filled with water and nutrients.
- tree of death. Contrary to the previous fact, in Bangladesh, white lilawadi symbolizes death and funerals, and in Malaysia it is believed that if the aroma of plumeria is heard, vampires are certainly present somewhere nearby. And you say, Southeast Asia is so, supposedly, the same!
- Favorite flower. Indian scriptures say that Krishna not only enjoyed playing the flute and stealing ghee from the neighbor's aunts, but also enjoyed the smell and beauty of frangipani. The five petals of the flower symbolize the five most important spiritual qualities of a person - truthfulness, faith, determination, devotion and humility.
Frangipani is also an important flower for Krishna devotees. - Erotic flower. The Mayan libertines did not share the opinion of the Hare Krishnas, and it seemed to them that plumeria symbolized carnal lust. It will not be possible to ignore the beliefs of the Indians - see point 15.
- Temple tree. They like to plant the immortal lan thom on the territory, which is why another name for plumeria arose - temple magnolia.
- Flower of the Virgin Mary. The puritanical neighbors of the Mayans - the Aztec Indians - still also considered frangipani a sacred plant, and its flowers were used in religious ceremonies, and the Aztec common people were forbidden to take them in their hands. Modern descendants of the Aztecs from Latin America present plumeria as a gift to the Virgin Mary.
And my well-worn Virgin Mary likes lilavadi - The smell is stronger at night. Because it attracts frivolous insects for pollination. Those poor fellows fly to fragrant flowers just as selflessly as Russians go on vacation to Thailand every year. Only the unlucky winged ones will be disappointed: frangipani flowers contain as much nectar as sincere love for farangs in the hearts of moths from Walking Street.
- Plumeria juice is very poisonous. If you rub the petals or leaves of champa with your fingers, it will leave a sticky residue on the skin. It is toxic, you should wash your hands thoroughly after contact with the insidious beauty.
Nectar content – 0%, poison – enough - The aroma of frangipani is popular in perfumery. Here are just a few scents with plumeria notes: Frangipane Chantecaille; Frangipanni Gloves Ayala Moriel; Pink Frangipani Lucy B; Frangipane delle Maldive Monotheme Fine Fragrances Venezia; Hawaiian Plumeria Aloha Beauty and others.
- Frangipani oil is used in. It regenerates and deeply cleanses the skin, works as an anti-inflammatory component and antioxidant, and is especially convenient to add to night creams. It is often used in shampoos, and the most famous brand that actively uses plumeria in its formulations is Organic Tai, undoubtedly. I’ll get to it one day, but for now I’ll give you a hint - Organic Tai’s aromatic products are available on Ozone, at reasonable prices, by the way. In particular, my cherished bubble dream is the aroma oil of frangipani, jojoba and almond...
- Plumeria can be grown at home. The most popular method is from cuttings. It is also possible from seeds, but in this case you will have to wait for more than one year for flowering. Caring for it requires warmth, light and moisture, but nothing supernatural.
On flower growers' forums, it turns out that compatriots are already posting boasts with blooming lilavades on their windowsills. Frangipani cuttings can be bought on the Internet, they cost $20. I can already see the eyes of my readers burning with a brilliant idea and gently remind me: exporting plants from Thailand is illegal.
It’s possible to grow such beauty on harsh Siberian window sills - Blooms for almost 10 months. This holiday of beauty begins in April, somewhere along with the Thai New Year. At the end of winter, plumerias go on vacation.
- Medicinal plant. Plumeria fights tumors, sexually transmitted diseases, malaria, indigestion, has an antibacterial effect, treats arthritis, neuralgia, gout, and relieves nausea. The smell of frangipani has also been proven to cause euphoria and is considered a natural tranquilizer by stimulating the production of the hormone encephalin in the brain.
I love these flowers! - The aroma of plumeria is a natural aphrodisiac. Now it’s clear why Pattaya has become Sin City - there are too many frangipanesses here!..
Finally, a short video about plumerias near my house. A small test of the pen, the result of my search for the best video editor. I promise to soon become a much better director, cameraman and editor!
With wishes of passionate and devoted love, beautiful flowers and fabulous aromas, sincerely yours, botanist Marta.