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Plant Care
Fiddle leaf plumeria
(Plumeria clusioides)
Also Known As
Fiddle leaf plumeria, Costa rican frangipani, Wild frangipani, Rosewood plumeria
About This Plant
Plumeria clusioides is a species of flowering plant in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. It is a small to medium-sized tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. The leaves are green and glossy, and the flowers are white with a yellow center. It is a highly fragrant plant that blooms in the summer and fall.
Plant Care Instructions
Outdoor Size Range
Up to 33 feet (10 meters) tall and 20 feet (6 meters) wide
Light Requirements
Plumeria clusioides requires full sun to partial shade. It needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
Humidity Needs
Plumeria clusioides prefers moderate to high humidity levels. It can tolerate some dryness, but it may cause leaf drop.
Fertilizing Schedule
Feed Plumeria clusioides with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season. Reduce feeding in the winter months.
Pruning Guidelines
Prune Plumeria clusioides in the late winter or early spring before new growth appears. Remove dead or damaged branches and shape the plant as desired.
Common Pests and Diseases
Common pests for Plumeria clusioides include spider mites, mealybugs, and scale insects. Diseases that can affect this plant include leaf spot and root rot.
Indoor Size Range
Not suitable for indoor growing
Watering Schedule
Water the plant deeply once a week during the growing season. Reduce watering in the winter months.
Temperature Range
Plumeria clusioides prefers warm temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). It cannot tolerate frost or freezing temperatures.
Growing Season
Plumeria clusioides grows best in the summer and fall months.
Growing Difficulty Level
Plumeria clusioides is moderately difficult to grow. It requires specific conditions and care to thrive.
USDA Hardiness Zones
Plumeria clusioides is hardy in USDA zones 10-11.
Did You Know?
Plumeria clusioides is known as the 'toothbrush tree' in some parts of the world because its branches are used to make toothbrushes.
