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Plumeria rubra PURPLE JADE DRAGON
[X* Saeng Manee, Mangkonyok , Muang Jade Dragon, Purple Jaded Dragon , Muang Kon Yok, Mung Korn Yuk]
[ Apocynaceae ] [ Thailand ]
Large clusters, 2 to 3" red to purple-red and yellow. The petals are overlapping, round, golden-yellow with red to purple-red area along edge and red veining spreading from the base. The buds are dark red with the petioles dark red to almost black. The fragrance is a medium sweet honey with a hint of wild strawberry. Strong, wonderful scent. Many faces with different conditions. Sometimes the purple edge is prominent, other times the red dominates and little blue is evident. Size and intensity of yellow center varies. Slow grower.
Plumeria rubra PURPLE JADE DRAGON

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Flowering plant . Plant which produce fragrant flowers .

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Cultivation
Substrate
Temperature during winter

2 gravel + 1 soil + 1 humus

Indoor during winter temperature min. from 11 to 16C
Lighting
Watering during automn-winter

Sunny

Rarely ( when the substrate is dry )
Watering during hot season
Fertilizer during growth

Regularly and abundantly, but avoid that the water traverse the pot

Regularly but with spacing
Pruning
Repotting
No pruning
Repot every year if possible

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