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Why are the leaves starting to turn yellow?

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Yellow leaves can mean a couple things. Sometimes that indicates over- or under- watering. Make sure you let your plants dry out a bit before watering them. It might also be caused by bugs or disease. Check for any bugs on the leaves (make sure to check the undersides!) and get rid of them. If your plants are diseased, unfortunately there isn't really much to do but throw them out (don't compost) and start over.

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What do I do if the leaves on my frangipani branches have all gone limp?

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Check the soil for moisture. Limp leaves often mean that a plant is too dry. Stick your finger into the soil or use a soil probe to find out if the soil is dry or moist. Change your watering schedule appropriately.

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What fertilizer should be used for potted frangipani?

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The best kind of fertilizer for your frangipani will be rich in in nitrogen, potassium (or potash) and phosphorous. For best results, you may even want to use liquid fish fertilizer and a seaweed solution.

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I live in a hot climate where it rarely rains. Should I cut back on watering my frangipani if it has started to drop its leaves?

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No, it's drying up because of the heat. You can give it half a cup of lukewarm water each morning and night.

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My frangipani's leaves all fell off three months ago. Why are they not coming back?

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They should grow back once spring is around. Avoid watering these plants in winter. You can water them again in the spring or summer.

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How do I repair the main trunk?

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Unfortunately, there is no way to repair the trunk. When the main trunk is broken, the plant's life span is greatly shortened and it will die soon.

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Why won't my frangipanis fully flower?

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The reason for the frangipani not to fully flower is due to the direction of sunlight, these plants are very tropical and need sun, especially in the summertime, or when it is hot in different areas of the world. These trees are classed as non-evergreen trees, which means in the colder months these trees lose all their leaves and flowers and grow them back in the summer period.

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What do I do if the edges of my frangipanis's leaves have gone black?

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Your plant has had a fungal infection. Cut off the back parts and also any soft parts. If you start to see the fungal infection again, check with someone at your local plant shop for a suitable treatment.

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