Frangipani (Plumeria alba)
Care, watering, light and tips for Frangipani on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Frangipani
Plumeria alba, commonly known as White Frangipani or Nosegaytree, is a tropical shrub or small tree renowned for its fragrant white flowers with yellow centers. Its dense foliage and waxy blooms, appearing in terminal clusters, make it ideal for tropical gardens, patios, or as an ornamental specimen in warm climates. It is particularly valued for its sweet and distinctive scent, which intensifies at night.
Native range
Greater and Lesser Antilles
Care tips
It requires full sun (at least 6 hours daily) for abundant flowering and optimal development. Watering should be regular during the growing season (spring-summer), allowing the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings, and reduced in winter. Use a well-draining, sandy, and slightly acidic substrate. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot and leaf drop.
How to save a dying Frangipani
- Warning signs
- Yellow falling leaves, soft black stems, no blooms.
- First aid
- Remove damaged leaves and branches. Repot with well-draining soil if root rot. Reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Overwatering, especially in winter. Extreme cold and frost.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if rot isn't severe and stems are firm. Needs warmth and sun.