Frangipani or plumeria places a number of demands on the garden lover. Only when care and location are optimal will many fragrant flowers appear. If the plant is under stress because you repot it too early or too often, this will quickly become noticeable. Tips for repotting.
When and how should you repot frangipani?
Repotting frangipani is ideal in early spring when the pot is fully rooted. Use a slightly larger pot with a drainage hole and nutrient-rich, well-drained substrate, cut roots back by a quarter and carefully plant and water the plant. Then slowly accustom Frangipani to the light again.
When is it time to repot frangipani?
Frangipani doesn't grow so quickly that the old pot has to be replaced every year. Repotting is only necessary when the entire planter is completely rooted. For younger plants this is the case after three years and for older plants only after five years. If you repot it more often, there is a risk that the leaves will deform.
The best time for repotting is early spring. But you can still plant Frangipani in spring. You should only not transplant plumeria during the rest period. This would disrupt the formation of flowers.
The new pot
- Slightly bigger than the old pot
- Drain hole in the floor
- Create gravel drainage (€7.00 on Amazon)
- fill with nutrient-rich substrate
The substrate must be well permeable to water so that waterlogging cannot occur. It should be nutrient-rich and have a pH value of seven.
How to repot frangipani
Take the frangipani out of the old pot and shake off the used substrate. Cut the roots back by a quarter. This promotes the growth of the frangipani.
Place the plumeria in the prepared pot and gently press down the fresh substrate. Water the plant well. After repotting, you should not expose frangipani to the blazing sun again. If you care for the plant outside, accustom it to the light every hour.
If you would like to grow frangipani offshoots, now is also the best opportunity to cut cuttings.
Do not fertilize again immediately after repotting
Once you have repotted frangipani, do not fertilize the plant for several months. The new soil contains enough nutrients to ensure nutrient supply. If over-fertilized, Plumeria becomes lazy to bloom.
Tip
If the frangipani loses its leaves from August onwards, this is a sign that the plant is beginning to rest. Plumeria is then watered less and no longer fertilized.