Plumeria (Frangipani) History and Origins
The Plumeria (Frangipani) is a unique tree among plants. Tropical in Origin, susceptible to freezing temperatures, the Plumeria goes dormant in the winter, losing its leaves and needing no care. The Plumeria needs winter protection when the temperature drops to 38-deg/F. or lower. Charles Plumier, a French botanist, travelled to the Caribbean in the 17th…