Frangipani (plumeria)
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Plant Details & Care
Growth Category
Moderate (faster in warm climates, can reach 3–6 m tall)
Temperature Range
20 – 35°C (cannot tolerate frost) °C
Light Requirement
Full sun (at least 6 hours direct sunlight daily)
Agro Ecology
Semi-arid to sub-humid warm zones
Watering Frequency
Deep watering once a week in dry season; reduce during dormant period
Deep watering once a week in dry season; reduce during dormant period
Region
Widely grown in tropical/subtropical regions; thrives in lowland to midland areas of Ethiopia
Behavior
Deciduous: drops leaves in cool/dry seasons, then blooms on bare stems.
Highly fragrant flowers (white, yellow, pink, or red varieties).
Can be grown in the ground or large containers.
Flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Highly fragrant flowers (white, yellow, pink, or red varieties).
Can be grown in the ground or large containers.
Flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.
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Treatment
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PestsAphids, mealybugs, spider mites, scale insects
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DiseasesRust fungus (orange powder under leaves), root rot if soil stays soggy
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Treatmentâś… Do:
Place in a sunny, open spot (ideal for gardens, compounds, or pots on balconies).
Use pots with good drainage if growing indoors/outdoors in Addis.
Protect from frost or extreme cold nights (move containers indoors if needed).
Mulch base to retain moisture during dry spells.
❌ Don’t:
Don’t overwater — plumeria prefers slightly dry soil between watering.
Don’t plant in heavy clay soil without amending with sand/gravel.
Don’t fertilize during dormancy (late autumn–winter).
Don’t prune too heavily; flowers form on new growth.