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Description

Small or medium sized tree, often only to 3-10ft, but up to 25-30ft.

Hardiness

Plants are severely hurt or killed when temperatures drop below 35F. Sunset Zones: 12, 13, 19, 21-24, H1, H2 (varies by species) USDA: 10a-11

Growing Environment

During periods of active growth, plumeria's love full sun, water, and good soil (or fertilizer). They grow poorly in slow-draining soils such as clay, and do not tolerate standing water. Do not over water during cooler months or during dormant season. Plumeria's do well in containers and can bloom even when under a foot tall.

Propagation

Very easily grown from cuttings and seeds.

Uses

A popular ornamental, particularly in tropical climates---often planted as a street tree. Plumeria is also a popular plant for container culture in colder areas.

Native Range

Exact origin is uncertain, but likely Central and South America. Today, plumeria's are grown worldwide, and are particularly prominent in Hawaii and Pacific Islands.

Related Species

Apocynaceae
	Adenium obesum Desert Rose		Carissa bispinosa Num Num
	Carissa carandas Karonda		Carissa macrocarpa Natal Plum
	Carissa wyliei Forest Num Num		Couma utilis Sorva
	Hancornia speciosa Mangaba		Plumeria obtusa, P. rubra Plumeria
	Willughbeia angustifolia Pitabu		Willughbeia coriacea Willughbeia coriacea
	Willughbeia elmerii Willughbeia elmerii		Willughbeia sarawakensis Willughbeia sarawakensis