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Soil health of Plumeria trees
I have never grown anything before, but about six months ago, my boyfriend bought me a cutting of a Plumeria tree as an anniversary gift. They are my favorite flowers. It has been thriving and blooming well, however the fallen flowers are sitting in the soil in the pot. The flowers that have fallen are dying and turning brown. Will leaving the dead flowers there have any negative affect on the growing plant? Thanks.
Posted by Brittany Arredondo on April 8, 2014
Marianne's Response
No worries, the fallen blossoms will not harm the plant but could attract insects so I would clean them up. Plumeria loves warm weather and don't let the soil dry out on this tropical plant. Congratulations on your anniversary.
Keep growing,
Marianne Binetti
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