Frangipani (Plumeria rubra)
Frangipani Plumeria rubraPhoto: Gul Kiyani · CC BY 3.0

Mainstream · tree like

Frangipani

Plumeria rubra

Also found as Plumeria rubra L.

Plumeria Rubra (Plumeria rubra) is a tree like companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

Typical placement
A sun-loving woody container plant display with the stated light, temperature, water, and drainage conditions
Care
Moderate · Sun-loving woody container plant
Everyday size
A floor-scale woody specimen that can become a substantial indoor tree with time.
Collector class
Mainstream
Seller listings
No verified seller listed

Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus
Plumeria
Family
Apocynaceae
Genetic status
Species
Propagation forms
Cutting · Rooted cutting · Seedling
Plant form
Representative photograph
Information checked
2026-07-31

Household safety

Conservative household placement

No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.

This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.

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Practical care guide

How to care for Frangipani

Sun-loving woody container plant guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Moderate
Light
Full sun or the brightest available window after gradual acclimation
Water
Water deeply when the upper layer dries; container plants may need frequent summer checks
Temperature
Warm growing conditions; move indoors before frost unless locally hardy (10–32°C)
Humidity
Average ambient humidity with strong airflow (30–70%)
Potting medium
Loam-based peat-free container compost with mineral drainage
Drainage
Excellent drainage; never leave the root ball in standing water
Feeding
Balanced or flowering feed regularly through active growth
Pruning and grooming
Prune after flowering or fruiting to maintain shape and remove dead wood
Seasonal rhythm
Overwinter according to species; reduce water when growth rests
Propagation
Semi-ripe cuttings, layering, grafting, or seed depending on species
Travel planning
In sun or summer heat, arrange a water check within two to four days
Common watch-outs
Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Conservative precaution based on the ASPCA database's stated limitation that its list is not all-inclusive. Absence from the list is not treated as proof of safety.

Pets
No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.
Children
This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.
Handling
Sap can irritate skin or eyes; wear gloves when pruning A mature plant and container may be heavy
Placement
Choose a stable location beyond the reach of children and animals; collect fallen material promptly.
If exposure happens
If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.

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Frangipani

Executive office · Refined living room · Bright conservatory

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