Repotting Frangipani / Plumeria

When can I start repotting seedlings?

You can repot seedlings as soon as they have developed the first 4 true leaves. The first two cotyledons do not count as leaves! Choose a larger pot for seedlings so that they do not need to be repotted for the next 2 - 3 years.

When should / may I repot?

You can repot your Plumerias from May until the end of September. Ideally, you should start after the first fresh leaves have sprouted.

Which pot should I choose?

Choose a pot that is much larger than the current pot. It should be made of plastic(with ceramic pots there is a risk that roots could become anchored to the pot and be damaged when repotting). Choose a dark pot because it can store the sun's heat better than a light pot.

What do I have to consider when repotting?

When you repot adult plants, you should remove a third of the old roots. Similar to a cake. Just cut out 1/3 like a piece of cake.

Can I fertilise immediately after repotting?

Of course you can fertilise your frangipani directly after repotting, but please with a rather reduced dose. After 3 - 4 weeks you can then normalise the fertiliser dosage again.

When should I give adult plants new soil?

You should renew the soil of your frangipani every 5 - 7 years.