Frangipani or Plumeria makes some demands on the garden lover. Many fragrant flowers only appear if care and location are optimal. If the plant is under stress because you repot it too early or too often, this will quickly become noticeable. Tips for repotting.

Repotting is very stressful for the Plumeria

When is it time to repot frangipani?

Frangipani does not grow so quickly that the old pot has to be replaced every year. Repotting is only necessary when the entire planter is completely rooted. This is the case after three years for younger plants and after five years for older ones. 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. Only during the rest period you should no longer transplant plumeria. This would disturb the formation of flowers.

The new pot

  • Slightly larger than the old pot
  • drainage hole in the floor
  • Lay drainage out of gravel
  • fill with nutrient-rich substrate

The substrate must be well permeable to water so that no waterlogging can occur. It should be nutritious and have a pH of seven.

How to repot frangipani

Take the frangipani out of the old pot and shake off the used substrate. Cut back the roots 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 immediately expose frangipani to the blazing sun again. If you take care of the plant outside, acclimate it to the light by the hour.

If you want to grow offshoots from frangipani, now is the best time to cut cuttings.

Do not fertilize again immediately after repotting

If you have repotted frangipani, you must not fertilize the plant for several months. The new soil contains enough nutrients to ensure nutrient supply. If over-fertilized, Plumeria will become lazy.

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If the frangipani loses its leaves from August, this is a sign that the plant is beginning to go dormant. Plumeria is then poured less and no longer fertilized.

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Indoor plants