Plumeria, Hawaiian name melia, is the most commonly used flower for lei in Hawaii, although it isn’t native to Hawaii. It’s native to Central and South America. At this time of year, it’s blooming all ...

Mary asks: Some of the leaves on my plumeria tree have yellow spots on them and kind of orange bumps on the undersides. Eventually, these leaves turn totally yellow and drop off the tree. What is the ...

With proper care, your plumeria will produce gorgeous, fragrant blooms. Trader Joe’s just brought the tropics to stores with its newly stocked plumeria trees. While you might not recognize the tree in ...

Plumeria trees — also called frangipani — aren’t recommended for non-coastal gardens in Central Florida due to the plants’ susceptibility to low temperatures. On the other hand, I walk past a ...

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Plumeria trees grace many landscapes in Hawaii and their fragrant flowers are associated with Hawaii more than any other blossom. Though not native to Hawaii, plumeria trees are rather ubiquitous here ...

A friend this week posted on Facebook a few pictures of the last bloom on her small plumeria tree. The yellow-and-white petals of the sole flower stood in stark contrast to the rich, large green ...