My future sister in law went to Hawaii to visit her brother. She brought back a White Plumeria for me. I'm a fairly avid perennial gardener, but I have no idea what to do with this plant which is exotic for CT!!
It is about 10 inches long and came in a plastic bag with small holes. How soon do I need to plant it? What size pot do I plant it in? And does anyone have any other advice for the planting and care of this plant?
Thanks!!
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Plant it NOW! (like yesterday!) in a pot that will give it plenty of room for more root growth. It is a tropical and likes warmth, humidity, and lots of sun. For connecticut winters, it will do better with artificial light added; short, grey winter days aren't going to do for it. Any ordinary lamp or shop light will do. Set it on a humidity tray, keep it watered (moist but not wet) and mist sometimes.
Also known as frangipani, if it lives and flowers for you it will be gorgeous and fragrant.
Also known as frangipani, if it lives and flowers for you it will be gorgeous and fragrant.