PLUMERIAS & RAIN — TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING?

By LORETTA OSTEEN Plumeria Society of America

With our recent deluge of rain, keep in mind that too much of a good thing; rain or over-watering your Plumeria can contribute to rot. Some more tips:

• Container grown Plumeria can benefit with well draining potting mix, which often includes amending with perlite.

• If you are planting Plumeria in the ground, it is a good idea to plant them in a raised bed, to help with drainage.

• Also known as ‘Flor de Mayo’, Plumeria typically will begin to bloom during the month of May.

• I am anticipating beautiful blooms with their intoxicating fragrance throughout the Spring and Summer.