General conditions at this time of year are always challenging, and whilst it can be hard to get any noticeable growth from a Plumeria, what is more important is to ensure nothing detrimental is happening. Letting your Plumeria become too cold, overwatered or generally neglected, can set its development back many months and completely spoil the forthcoming spring and summer seasons. There's no need to worry unduly, but just use your common sense and always err on the side of caution. If you are at all concerned, then order one of our Water, Soil & Daylight Analysers and some SuperThrive, as these make the whole "overwintering" process so much easier and give wonderful peace of mind

It comes as no real surprise that sunlight is pretty scarce at the moment, so improvisation is the key. An active Plumeria needs light to keep growing or at least maintain its status quo, so it is essential that you give your Plumeria as many opportunities as possible to benefit from what little quality light may be available. Obviously sunlight is ideal, but artificial light can be just as rewarding and our Natural Daylight Bulb does provide this in abundance. Just pop one in a spotlamp and watch your Plumeria bathe. Just a few hours sunbathing each day can make all the difference and have some great results

If your Plumeria is still awake, another sure-fire way to give it a boost is Bottom Heat. Plumeria roots love to be nice and cosy, so any additional heat you can get into their pot will pay dividends later in the year. The obvious way to do this is via our Plumeria Warmer. It's a really safe way to ensure your Plumerias roots are kept warm as toast without the worry of "cooking" or increasing your electric bill. It simply warms your Plumeria to the ideal temperature and then switches on and off automatically, ensuring your Plumeria is always kept at the optimum temperature. Safe, secure with real peace of mind and perfect for using with one of our Natural Daylight Bulbs to provide a tropical paradise all year round

Correct watering is very important at this time of year, especially if your Plumeria is still actively growing. In our Nursery we always add a few drops of SuperThrive to our Plumerias water and regularly mist the growth tips with Leafdew Plumeria Mist, as this helps strengthen roots and promote leaf growth. We also start to 'load' with a bit of Hawaiian Super Bloomer, as boosting a Plumerias soil nutrient content now, can give it a real headstart for the spring and summer