Frangipani - Plumeria Rubra - H45-55cm

The Plumeria Hawaiien is a tropical plant that could grow flowers with a strong and delicious scent. The Plumeria is also called Frangipani referring to a 16th century marquis called Franchipani. He was the Italian inventor of perfume using the scent of the Plumeria. Even since his invention the smell of the plant is still used very often in the perfume industry. The original Plumeria can be seen all around the world in all tropical regions. In several countries the plant has diverse definitions. For example in Hawaii women wear the flower behind their ears right ear when they are looking for a man and left if they are ‘taken’.

Care
The Plumeria likes a light location with direct sunlight. The plant needs very little water and it is important that the soil dries before re-watering. It is advisable to fertilize the plant in the spring. Furthermore the Plumeria is a rather sensitive plant that can quickly develop yellow leaves. Also be careful because the Plumeria is poisonous.

Size
The plant has a height of 45-55cm upon delivery measured including the nursery pot. The plant is supplied in a nursery pot with a diameter of 17cm.
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