Plumeria is a plant commonly associated with lifestyle living, most often featured in balconies or courtyards of spas and colony houses in Singapore. It is also the national flower of Hawaii, being used commonly in the Lei (string of flowers in Hawaiian dance).It is an extremely easy plant to grow if you know how to. Get a clean cutting from a mature plant at least 8-10 inches in length. Cut off all existing leaves and leave it in a cool dry place for 1-2 weeks till callus formation has occured. Plant it in soil with good drainage and water as per normal. Place it in a spot with good sunlight. Your patience will be paid off when new leaves appear after another 1-2 weeks.
Water it only after the soil dries out - think of your plumeria almost like a cactus. Use a small amount of balanced fertilizer every time you water. After you get quite a few leaves, switch to a high-phosphorous fertilizer. This will encourage your plumeria to bloom - and also to branch more.
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