The frangipani brings exotic flair to the garden or balcony. It can also be cultivated as a flowering houseplant. However, it is not immune to various plant diseases. We show when and how you can save the plant.
Can a damaged frangipani still be saved?
In most casescana damaged frangipanican be savedHowever, in the event of any damage to this plant, which is not entirely easy to care for,act as quickly as possible to prevent further progression of the damage and to counteract it.
What can cause damage to the frangipani?
Various reasons may make it necessary to save the frangipani:
- Too little water (leads to the evergreen plant drying out)
- Too much water (rot due to moisture and waterlogging)
- Fungal diseases or pests such as spider mites and lice
- Repotting too often (leads to deformed leaves)
- Wrong location (buds fall off)
- Too much fertilizer (plant becomes lazy to flower)
What steps are needed to save frangipani?
In the case of “simple” damage such as too little water or an incorrect location, it is sufficient toresolve the cause- water more and place the plant in a sunny place. The same applies if you have fertilized too much: simply avoid fertilizing for a while. If the plumeria has rotted or is suffering from a fungal disease, onlyradical pruning will help to save the plant: be sure to cut it back until only the white flesh and possibly the branches are visible hollow something out.
How can you support the rescue of the Frangipani?
If pruning is necessary to save the frangipani, it is essential to use aclean, disinfected and very sharp knife. In addition, regardless of the season, if you have noticed damage to the frangipani that can only be repaired, the pruning should be done as quickly as possible
Tip
If you want to prune plumeria to obtain cuttings, the spring growing season is the best time to do it.
Can a sunburnt frangipani still be saved?
If the frangipani has sunburn on the leaves, which is noticeable as brown spots,can the plant be savedThe affected leaves can simply be cut off. To avoid sunburn, frangipanis are slowly acclimated to sunlight after overwintering.
When can a frangipani no longer be saved?
If thefungal infection has already penetrated to the roots, the frangipani can no longer be saved. Rapid action at the first signs of illness, such as softening of the trunk, is therefore definitely recommended and can prevent the certain death of the plant.
Tip
It is essential to ensure frost protection
For the winter rest, the sun-loving frangipani must be placed in a bright place in the house or in a heated greenhouse. The temperature must not fall below 15 – 18 °C, and the plant also does not like drafts. Unfortunately, if a plumeria freezes, it can no longer be saved.
