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frequently asked questions about frangipanis
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Do Frangipanis have invasive root systems?
Should I cut my tree back because of RUST - it doesn't flower well?
My frangipani is loose in the ground - how can I get it's root system to grow?
Can I move a frangipani and how do I go about it?
My frangipani has white spots on the trunk - is this harmful?
I think my frangipani has seed pods - can I grow new frangipanis from these?
There's an orange caterpillar eating my frangipani leaves - should we spray them?
We have a black mass on our frangipani leaves - what is this?
Do Frangipanis have invasive root systems?
You should have no problems with frangipanis. Frangipanis have a small root ball, which makes them ideal for planting around pools, in planter beds, containers and beside walls, as there is no fear the roots will harm any structures. They are generally non invasive (and some frangipanis have such shallow roots they have been known to blow over in high winds).
Should I cut my tree back because of RUST - it doesn't flower well?
Don't cut back you frangipani tree - it will recover! What you can do though is to remove the affected leaves and place these in a bag and put them in the bin. Don't compost them, and don't let the leaves fall onto the soil as this will just spread the fungus spores which cause the rust. For more flowering, try feeding your frangipani with special frangipani food, or any fertiliser high in phosphorous.
My frangipani is loose in the ground - how can I get it's root system to grow?
Frangipanis normally root very well. If the frangipani is recently purchased (you bought it that size and it didn't have a good root system when taken out of its pot), it could be that someone has just taken too big a cutting (the best size is around a metre) and it's taking a while to root. I did that once when I was first starting out - I had a piece about a metre and a half tall and a metre wide! I had to prop it up against a wall and prop the sides for about 2 years until it had rooted properly.
If your plant has been in the ground for a while, then we need to look at the conditions it is in rather than the plant itself. Is it planted at the right level, is it in free draining soil, is it planted in a sunny sheltered position (against a wall is ideal), is it badly positioned at the bottom of a hill getting alll the rain run off?
Frangipanis love sun and hate wet roots, so take care of these two items first. If you don't have a suitable spot in the garden, put your frangipani in a pot against a sunny wall.
Can I move a frangipani and how do I go about it?
Frangipanis don't mind being moved, so long as you do it at the right time!Depending on the size, if it's really really huge, you might need to hire a crane to lift it.
The best time to move and replant a frangipani is in late winter when the plant is dormant. Take as much of the root ball as you can, and replant into the new
area. Do NOT water it in.
Make sure the new hole is deep enough so that the plant sits at the same ground level as before.
You should choose a position that has good drainage, lots of sun, and protection from cold winds and frosts. Do not replant if you have just had a
few weeks of rain and your soil is waterlogged - wait a few days until the soil dries out.
My frangipani has white spots on the trunk - is this harmful?
This sounds like a fungus. This can often occur when the plant is under
stress, or when it is very cold or wet. You can treat this with a fungicide, or white oil and detergent.
I think my frangipani has seed pods - can I grow new frangipanis from these?
Growing from seed is actually very interesting. Unlike cuttings, seedlings are NOT an exact duplicate of the parent plant, so it should be interesting to see what colours you get!
When the seed pods split open, you can harvest
the seed and place in a little potting mix somewhere warm (minimum 18
degrees Celsius). Keep the soil moist and your seedling should appear within
2 weeks.
There's an orange caterpillar eating my frangipani leaves - should we spray them?
It can be tricky to tell what type of caterpillar is attacking your tree, as many caterpillars turn orange just before they
go into the pupa stage to transform into a moth. Unless you get an
infestation, I would just pull them off.
We have a black mass on our frangipani leaves - what is this?
The black mass sounds like it is mold - you can spray the plants with white oil to control. Give them a good feed of a fertiliser with plenty of potash - that should boost the plant's natural resistance to molds.
frequently asked questions - our products
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Do you post to locations other than Australia?
Do the Ditzy Designs bag come with a zipper?
Are the Ditzy Designs bags imported?
Do you post to locations other than Australia?
Yes we do post to locations other than Australia. If you wish to buy, just click the Add to Cart button for the rest of the world (the one with a little world icon on it), and overseas shipping will be automatically calculated. There are a few items which, because of their weight, we do not offer to post overseas as the cost would be prohibitive. These items are clearly marked as available for sale within Australia only.
Do the Ditzy Designs bag come with a zipper?
Unfortunately no - to keep prices down the only closure option is a magnetic closure. Zips are very fiddly to put in, and would increase the costs of the bags disproportionately.
Are the Ditzy Designs bags imported?
Absolutely not - they are hand made right here in Australia!
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