Singapore frangipani (Plumeria obtusa)
Care, watering, light and tips for Singapore frangipani on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Singapore frangipani
Plumeria obtusa, commonly known as tipanie or white frangipani, is an evergreen shrub or small tree, cherished for its fragrant white flowers with a yellow center. Its glossy dark green foliage and rounded shape make it ideal for tropical gardens, sunny patios, or as an ornamental plant in large pots.
Native range
Central America, the Caribbean, and southern Mexico.
Care tips
It requires full sun exposure for abundant flowering. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out between waterings, and reduced in winter. Use a well-draining, sandy substrate or one specific for cacti and succulents. Avoid overwatering, as it is the most common mistake and can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Singapore frangipani
- Warning signs
- Yellow or dropping leaves, soft stems, no blooms.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Ensure full sun.
- What kills it
- Overwatering causing root rot or complete lack of sun.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly and there's no severe trunk rot.