White Frangipani Plant Care

White Frangipani (Plumeria alba) belongs to the Apocynaceae family within the Plumeria genus. White Frangipani is native to Puerto Rico and the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean. White Frangipani is also known as Frangipani, Plumeria.

White Frangipani displays a small tree or shrub growth habit, reaching up to 10 ft tall with a spread of approximately 8 ft. White Frangipani produces fragrant, colorful blooms in various shades of white, pink, red, or yellow.

Leaf size: approximately 8 inches.

Water a young or newly planted White Frangipani every 7–14 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established trees mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

White Frangipani thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Plumeria alba tolerates temperatures of 60–90°F. White Frangipani prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.

Well-draining sandy soil mix with added perlite for good aeration. Good drainage is essential for White Frangipani to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed White Frangipani every 4 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established trees in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

The PlantoScan app can remind you when to water and when to fertilize each plant.

Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy soil mix with added perlite for good aeration. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

White Frangipani is suited to USDA Zone 10b – 12b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped trees in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

White Frangipani can spread to about 8 ft (2.4 m) and reach about 10 ft (3 m) tall. Space plants about 8 ft (2.4 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune White Frangipani while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the tree in one year.

White Frangipani is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 10). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

White Frangipani can be propagated through stem cuttings, air layering. Similar propagation techniques also apply to plumeria plant care, which shares the same genus.

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White Frangipani is susceptible to aphids, scale insects, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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White Frangipani grows outdoors in USDA Zone 10b – 12b. It survives winters down to planting zone 10b. White Frangipani is native to Puerto Rico and the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean. In cooler regions, grow White Frangipani as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.