hi, they dont like frost so if you put it undercover over winter it should be good. you also need to keep them dry once they go dormant so at that point dont give it any water at all. the easiest way to lose a frangipani in a pot is to overwater which causes them to rot and that will happen very quick once it goes dormant. when you see new leaves growing in the spring thats the time to start watering again. they also like to be in a very sunny spot or they wont flower properly. use a good balanced slow release fertiliser and thats about it. but above all dont over water it :)

Hi Red,

Will stick it on the front porch when winter comes around.
This may sound like an obvious question, but would you know the 'signs' of dormancy?

thanx,
Azz

azz once it starts dropping its leaves its going into its winter dormancy so thats the time to ease back on the water. it will just be a leafless stick when its dormant and when it starts to sprout that new growth its telling you its waking up again for the warm season.

cheers

Thanx for the heads up red.

c u round

Azz

My friend has them as an indoor plant most of the year and puts them out in the hotter months, seem to do quite nicely that way.

Are their some Frangipanis more tender than others?

maybe the hybrids??

but generally i would think they could all be treated the same.

len

Here is a link that might be useful: len's garden page

Guys, is it true you can keep frangipanni tree's inside
over winter like someone stated on this site?
My tree is about 1/2 a metre in length.. and i am desparatly keen
to keep this special plant alive through this Melbourne winter.
please anyone with any idea's on how to keep it alive and well.. write back
many thanks

katt,

you could certainly keep it inside for winter in a well lit room, or alternatively have it in a warm sheltered well lit northern position to keep it from those chill winds, say on a patio or whatever.

len

Here is a link that might be useful: len's garden page

Assuming it's a potted plant, your best bet is to move it to a sheltered spot as Len suggested, up against a wall (for radiated heat and wind protection) and preferably against some overhanging eaves too, in case you get frost. (Some parts of Melbourne do occasionally.) It's essential that you stop watering it when the weather turns cold--you can pretty much leave it unwatered until the weather starts warming up in spring (the odd shower won't hurt it). With these plants the rule is: if in doubt, don't water. Once the weather turns warm again, though, feed and water it well--although frangipanis can tolerate dryness in warm weather (and need it in the cold), they'll grow and flower much better if they're watered regularly in warm weather, and fertilised occasionally then too.

Hi there,

Thanks for the information which is really useful. I am a little worried about my frangipani now though because I have just put it into the ground (north facing fairly sheltered position) in Melbourne after having it in a pot in more temperate Sydney for 3 years.

Although it's usually pretty dry in Melb thanks to the drought, lately there has been a fair bit of rain and, because my plant is now in the ground, there is nothing I can do to stop it getting this water.

Any hints would be most appreciated.

thanks so much

I have just potted a cutting and am gathering knowledge...so any hits much appreciated..

Any tips on keeping this plant alive, I have tried a few but all have died. ( prostanthera incisa )

Hi there, I have just been given a pink franjipani and am wondering if their flowers have as strong a scent as the white or yellow ones?
My memories growing up in QLD was that they were more of a hot climate plant. What are my chances of it blooming here in Melbourne?
By the way what a wonderful site and service you offer, thank you,
regards, Fjorn

I’m on the mornington peninsula in Victoria and have killed every frangipani I’ve had. This time I’m determined. The frost has started so I’ve bought a little cheap greenhouse from Bunnings and put it in that but also put it on our sunniest wall next to our hot water heater to hopefully create some humidity. Luckily also, this position happens to be in front of our toilet window so I can still keep a really good eye on it! It seems to be working so far and it’s dropped to 2 degrees some mornings. I also just read on another page to surround it with rocks. The rocks, when hit with the sun retain the heat and keep it a bit warmer. So I’ll be doing that today!! It’s leaves are going a little bit yellow, does that mean it needs a fertiliser? I’ve lost maybe 4 so far but still seem to be getting the little new growth in the middle, I figure they are good signs?

They come from climates where there is a winter/dry season. They don't like the cold but if it's wet cold they're done for. So in southern parts of Australia in winter it's important to keep as much heat in as possible and to keep humidity out.