Want the Best Plumeria Fertilizer? 5 of the Best (that Work) (2024)

FAQs

What is the best fertilizer for a plumeria? ›

We use MiracleGro on all of our 1 gal and 8” plants. If you have a lot of plants, or plants in the ground, a 15-15-15 works well. A fertilizer with micro-nutrients, such as fish emulsion or seaweed extract, is good but not absolutely necessary.

As soon as your plumeria shows signs of spring growth, begin fertilizing. Encourage flower bud formation by using a high phosphorous fertilizer, such as Grow More Hawaiian Bud & Bloom, and apply it every 2-3 weeks through August. Plumeria flower mid-summer to fall.

Plumerias can be slow to bloom as they have to mature and develop a bloom hormone at the various branch tips. And some varieties just bloom better than others. Meanwhile, a minimum of six hours of sun, water (avoid sogginess) and monthly applications (April to September) of a high-phosphorus fertilizer should help.

The magnesium in Epson salts is essential in the formation of chlorophyll. It should be used monthly as it benefits the roots and flowers. Epsom salts also helps prevent sunburned leaves on hot summer days.

🤩 While used coffee grounds add a little extra nitrogen to your composting top dress 💃, It is a slightly more acidic time release nitrogen which helps that top dress decompose into a healthy and organic way to give your Plumeria a boost in growth without affecting the flowering season.

Water lightly until the new leaves are mature, then water thoroughly when the top soil is dry. Once the seedling is at least 3 in. tall (7 cm), you can transplant it into a larger pot. It will take one to three years for cuttings to bloom and three or more years for plants to grow from seed.

Young plants, or those that have been pruned, need at least two years before the wood is ready to produce buds and flower. Insects such as thrips, aphids, and mealybugs will threaten overall vigor but can also cause withering and dropping of new buds, another possible cause when a Plumeria does not bloom.

Not enough water or too much water is a common reason that plumeria are unhealthy, wilt, and die. It's not always easy, even for expert gardeners, to get watering right. To avoid or minimize the problems associated with under watering, know the signs of plants getting too little or too much water.

Can I Just Sprinkle Epsom Salt on Plants? Never apply Epsom salt straight from the package. Always dilute the granules in water first, and either drench your plants' roots or spray it on the foliage. Don't spray on hot or sunny days, however, to avoid scorching the foliage.

Worm castings: Worm poop is really good for our plumies. I get large bags of it at our local hydroponics store. Manure: Either steer manure (a little over a buck at Home Depot) or composted horse manure (get this at local horse stables).

How do you keep plumeria healthy? ›

Watering: Water your plumeria regularly so the soil never dries out completely. During the colder months, or during the tree's dormancy, you can stop watering completely. Fertilizing: During the peak growing season, give your plumeria a phosphate fertilizer every two or three weeks to promote new growth.

Although these exotic, warm climate trees are surprisingly easy to grow, they can become lopsided or spindly. If your goal is to encourage plumeria branching, thus creating a fuller, balanced plant with more blooms, pruning is the way to go.

Overwatering your plumeria plant can cause its leaves to turn yellow. This is because watering excessively can suffocate your plant, effectively rendering it unable to take in nutrients from the soil. When it can't do this, it can't make food either, so the leaves' health will start to fail.