Benefits of Champa Plant

Ornamental Beauty :

The Plumeria flowering plant comes in many vibrant shades and add a touch of tropical beauty to gardens and landscapes with their fragrant blooms, creating a pleasant atmosphere.

Attract Pollinators :

The blooms of the Plumeria plant attract many pollinating insects such as butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and more. Pollination is very important to promote garden biodiversity.

Low Maintenance :

The flowers are very easy to care for and thrive well in tropical and subtropical countries such as India. However, the plant requires thorough watering and regular pruning sometimes to help in its healthy growth.

Symbolism

Plumeria flowers represent love, positivity, and beauty in many cultures. They are often used as offerings in religious ceremonies. 

Care Tips for Champa Plant

Watering :

The soil for the Plumeria plant must be kept moist, especially during the growing season. Water plants consistently, but avoid water-logging.

Light :

The Plumeria plant loves bright sunlight for at least 6-7 hours a day.

 Placement :

Plumeria is an outdoor plant. It should be kept in an area receiving bright sunlight. 

 Fertilization :

To Fertilize - Add nitrogen and phosphorus to the Plumeria Plant to maintain good plant growth. You can also add dry banana peels as they are a rich source of nitrogen. You can also use Vermicompost every 2 weeks.

 Ideal Soil Mix :

Plumeria plants prefer acidic soil. Use cow dung as part of your soil mix as it will make the soil acidic. The ideal soil mix for this plant should be, Garden Soil (35%) + Cocopeat (30%) + Vermicompost (30%) + Neem Khali (5%)

 Pruning :

Keep pruning the Plumeria plant to encourage branch growth and give it more spread. Since the plant has large leaves, keep wiping the dust with a damp cloth.

 Pest Control :

Mealybugs, thrips, and spider mites are a big problem for the Plumeria plant. Keep spraying the plant with neem spray every 2 weeks to help with pest control.