Plumeria Black Tiger Champa Plant

Temple Tree

Origin

Thailand

Family

Apocynaceae

Description

Better known as Frangipani, it is a delightful small tree for a garden with a semi-tropical look, usually reaching a height of around 4m, though with great age they seem capable of growing to 8-10m.

Black Tiger is a medium tree with large clusters of the deepest red, 3″ flowers , heavily veined with dark black veins. This gives the flower its name as the veins give the effect of stripes, like a tiger. In intense heat, the deep red becomes almost purple. The fragrance is light, yet very sweet. 

Environment

Frangipani needs bright light to full sun for at least 5 hours of direct sun each day.

Keep soil evenly moist during summers. Water sparingly in winter, when plant is resting. Yellowing leaves are a sign of over watering.

Moderate humidity is good for the plant. Place the pot on a tray of wet pebbles to raise the humidity around the plant. Misting is also a good idea in summer. With plumeria care should be taken to mist the foliage, not the flowers.

Feed the plant with high-phosphorus fertilizer before summer begins to promote blooming.

Landscape Uses

Plumeria rubra makes a beautiful potted house plant. They grow well in pots, flowering reliably every summer.

Size

Approx 2′ – 2.5 ‘