Celadine Plant
Celadine (Plumeria rubra 'Celadine'), a deciduous tropical shrub/tree, grows 3-6 m with moderate growth in well-drained sandy soil, thrives in full sun with moderate moisture, is non-edible with no medicinal benefits, and produces yellow and white flowers with a sweet fragrance, ideal for leis, in summer-fall.
Habit
Deciduous Shrub/Tree
Height
3-6 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, rich, sandy
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Moderate; drought-tolerant
Edible
No
Medicinal
Not Applicable
Origin
Hybrid, Tropical Americas
Climatic Condition
Tropical/Subtropical
Temperature (°)
18-35
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
50% cactus mix, 30% sand, 20% compost
Fertilizers
High-phosphorus NPK (10-30-10)
Watering
Water deeply when top 2 inch soil is dry
Plant Weight
~10-30 kg
Flowering Time
Year-round in tropics
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
0.5-2.0
Yield Per Plant
Not Applicable
NPK ratio
10:30:10
life Span
10-20 years
Health Benefits
Not Applicable
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat moss, 40% sand, 20% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Apply high-phosphorus fertilizer every 2-4 weeks in growing season
Common Diseases and Remedies
Black tips on the branches , Decaying of inner layers of stem
Reduce Humidity , Apply Baking Soda