Hints or tips (perhaps cuttings) wanted on growing frangipani and other scented tree flowers?

Especially regarding growing such in pots. Also, I know these plants are tropical but if anyone has any suggestions about growing these in a cooler climate that would be fantastic.

Hints or tips (perhaps cuttings) wanted on growing frangipani and other scented tree flowers?
Easy done. I use these allot in landscaping. I am in Melb Aust, these plants grow in queensland etc. Firstly try to grow in pots its easier. Place them in a very sunny warm position preferably with a brick wall behind them. This will heat up and protect them from overnight cold. In winter you can cut the plant off at the base plus cut any long branches that have developed, rare in these plants as they grow slow in cold climates. These branches can be prepared for storage and will have lost most foliage. remove any left and wrap in newspaper. Once the temp comes back up you can re strike them in a sandy potting mix and off you got again. Alot of work. Easier is bringing them indoors in their pots and placing in a warm humid area. Try to avoid rapid changes in heat. Not too near heating but not near windows that will get cold overnight. Finally I have grow these outdoors throughout the year but not if you get freezes as this will kill them. The best spot outdoors are very sheltered with as much sunlight as possible particulary morning sun to expell the cold from the night.
Reply:I live in Central Florida and growing frangipani-- also known as plumeria-- is one of my hobbies. Here it is simple to start them. We just remove some of the canes, let them dry for a couple of weeks and then put them in pots and water well for awhile. Once they have taken root we transfer them to the ground or give them to friends. Or, just stick the canes in the ground and water.





Of course, if you are in a climate that freezes or comes near freezing, you will want to grow yours in a large pot on a rolling tray and give it Neptune organic liquid fertilizer.





Move it into a warmer area where it can get some natural sunlight. This plant goes dormant during the winter so don't worry about it when it loses all of its leaves as it is desiduous. In fact, many of mine will get a bloom head on them before they get leaves, in the early spring.





Down here, these plants can turn into large trees if the canes aren't selectively removed.





This plant can also produce seed pods--but rooting the canes is easiest.
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