Plumeria (Plumeria) belongs to the family Brown (Apocynaceae)... In nature, it is widely distributed in the tropical region of the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, South America, California, Thailand.
Plumeria flowers have a very sweet aroma.which resembles the scent of citrus, jasmine and lily of the valley.
The common name for plumeria is frangipani, in honor of the Italian nobleman who created the perfume using the scent of the flowers of this plant.
Bernardino de Sahagun carried out a lot of work on the fundamental research "General History of New Spain" (1547-1577), where, relying on the Aztec information about the properties of plants, he gave various information about Plumeria rubra, which in ancient times was considered a natural decoration of the house. creating harmony and comfort.
Plumeria cannot be called a compact plant, it can reach up to 2 meters in height.
Plumeria rubra.
Shine
Plumeria is very fond of light, he only needs southern windows, even in the greenhouse. He needs more than 6 hours of sun a day, otherwise the plant will not bloom. As a last resort, it can be grown on the east or west side.
When warming, you need to take the plant outside, but getting used to direct sunlight should be gradual.
Important! Drafts and rains are excluded, should be brought into the house. Leaves can get burned from a sharp transition from an apartment in the sun.
Watering
Indoors, water should be watered after the top layer of soil has dried with soft water (settled). Then plumeria flowers will give you an aesthetic pleasure.
Reduce watering in winter, do not overdry the soil.
Excess moisture is also harmful, so be careful when watering.
Air humidity
Systematic spraying is recommended during active growth. Soft water that has settled for a day is ideal for watering and spraying.
To increase the humidity, a little small pebbles (expanded clay) are poured into the pallet, after which water (soft) is poured.
Important! The bottom of the container must not come into contact with the water in the sump. It is necessary to spray the plant carefully, the flowers do not like water ingress.
Growing problems, diseases and pests
Plumeria in indoor conditions is a fairly resistant plant and is rarely affected by diseases and pests. But you still need to carry out regular inspections of plants.
Sometimes plumeria is attacked by a spider mite. It is a very small insect that sucks sap from leaves. It is not always possible to notice it with the naked eye, but small white dots on the upper side of the sheet and grains on the bottom should alert you. Most often, the appearance of a spider mite occurs from dry air, therefore the first means of fighting the parasite is to increase humidity.
First, you need to rinse the leaves with a damp cloth to wash off the pest, then spray with any insecticide. For indoor conditions it is better to use "Fitoverm" - it is a biological preparation, it is less toxic than chemical agents. In order to prevent the problem from reoccurring, it is necessary to spray the plant more often and try to increase the humidity in the room by any means.
If the plumeria spends the summer in the garden, then examinations for the appearance of diseases and pests should be daily.And it is always easier to prevent a problem than to cure a plant for a disease. Therefore, it is better to carry out preventive spraying with an insecticide against insect pests and after 7-10 days with a fungicide against fungal diseases. Plumeria, like other tropical plants, can sometimes be affected by a fungus, so prevention will not be superfluous.
Growing plumeria is easy and more fun. It grows quickly, does not require special conditions, but blooms beautifully and for a long time, exuding a pleasant aroma. Sun, humidity and warmth are the main conditions for successful cultivation, and, of course, space, because plumeria is a tree and you need to think about where it will be located when it grows.
Rest time
In apartments, plumeria needs peace in winter for 3-6 weeks. The leaves fall off, and in the spring a new stage of growth and flowering begins.
Important! In plumeria sap, poison, if it gets on the skin, can cause severe irritation. Immediately hold the sore spot for a long time under running water.
Content
Plumeria are large trees native to the tropics. In this regard, it is better to grow it at home in greenhouses. To maintain optimal conditions for growth and development, it is necessary:
- constantly spray the plant with a spray bottle or put the pot on a pallet with wet expanded clay;
- provide good lighting;
- make constant pruning.
Plumeria
When keeping plumeria, it is necessary to take into account its features:
- the plant has a pronounced dormant period, during which it can shed foliage;
- in low light, plumeria does not bloom, shoots are strongly elongated;
- plumeria sap is poisonous and therefore gloves must be worn when pruning.
Transfer
In March-April, a young tree is transplanted every year, only an adult one - after 2 years. Choose a capacity slightly larger than the previous one (by 2-3 cm). When there is no suitable pot, you need to trim the roots by 5 cm.
The bottom of the container is 1/5 closed with drainage (broken brick, expanded clay or eggshells can be used). Then pour in the mixture: peat, turf, humus and sand (1: 2: 1: 1).
Seed propagation
Seeds are placed in small containers (5-6 cm in diameter). When strong roots appear, you can gently transplant into a slightly larger pot. The mixture for the transplant is the same.
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Plumeria grown from seed will differ from the parent plant. Will give flowers only by 2-3 years.
Further care of the plant
Watering
The frequency of watering plumeria depends on the size of the container, the temperature and humidity of the air, and the season. In the summer, water the plant abundantly, preventing the potted substrate from drying out.
Water sparingly in winter, especially when kept in a cool room. Try to avoid getting water droplets on the flowers. Additional moistening in the form of spraying plumeria is not required, it is enough to periodically wipe the leaf blades from dust.
Top dressing
Plumeria is very responsive to feeding... In the period from April to August, apply once every two weeks a complex fertilizer for decorative flowering indoor plants in the dose indicated on the package. You can alternate mineral fertilizing with organic fertilizers.
Pruning and shaping the crown
In the hope of branching, you should not cut off the plumeria, it gives only one replacement shoot, and you cannot get a fluffy bush in this way. Branching can be created naturally by cutting off the top of 2-3 branches and root it.A compact bush can be obtained from such a cutting.
Another way to get the plumeria seedling to branch is to use a special paste with plant hormones, for example, cytokinin. To do this, you need to cut off the shoot and apply a little paste on a fresh cut, it will stimulate cell division, and several shoots will appear. Apply the paste very carefully and in small quantities, as in case of an overdose, it inhibits the growth of the plant.
A large amount of cytokinin paste inhibits plant growth, so be careful
Propagation by cuttings
In the last weeks of winter, cuttings can be carried out in early spring. Cut only at an oblique angle. Then wet the cut with water, and in a solution, which activates the formation of roots.
The pot is filled first with a mixture (for transplanting), 1/3 of perlite, then again with a mixture.
When planting, the cut of the cutting should be in perlite.
The optimum temperature for the development of a young plant is + 25-28 ° C. Good lighting and maintenance of stable heat are essential. A fluorescent lamp will do.
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Leaves appear after 10-12 weeks, then watering is increased. You will be able to see blooming plumeria in a year, sometimes earlier.
Meaning in tattoo
Due to its attractive appearance, exotic Plumeria is often chosen as a tattoo. The meaning of the picture directly depends on the color palette and location.
Young girls often stuff pink buds on their thighs, thus emphasizing their sexuality. They can be depicted both in a single copy and in the form of a kind of garland.
The butterflies or birds in the composition symbolize an easy attitude to life and fearlessness before changes in it. The cross is applied in memory of the dear to the heart of the departed.
Flowers of yellow shades speak of joy and success. The owners of such tattoos easily converge with others, move up the career ladder without difficulty.
White and light shades of Plumeria mean the desire to find inner peace.
Varieties
White plumeria is found in the Antilles up to 10 m tall with fragrant flowers and narrow leaves.
Red plumeria grows in Mexico and Venezuela up to 5 m with larger leaves and flowers of different color: snow-white, pink, bright yellow and red.
An exotic tree with delicate flowers of all kinds of shades and a wonderful aroma will bloom for a long time.
In the photo there are plumeria of different species and varieties.
general characteristics
Under natural conditions, Plumeria grows in South America, Thailand, California, Mexico.
The flower is also found in the Hawaiian Islands and Tahiti, but in this area the plant appeared only thanks to tourists and the long-standing germination of seeds.
It got its name in honor of the French botanist Charles Plumer, who lived in the 17th century. It is often used for the preparation of essential oils that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, in cosmetology and perfumery.
It is considered a symbol of immortality among Buddhists, while the Maya personified plumeria with eroticism and lust. Currently it is the national flower of Bali and Laos.
Photo of plumeria
