Frangipani Pests & Diseases

Rust may appear late Summer and shows as yellow dots on underside of leaves. Rust won’t kill a Frangipani but it may look unsightly and cause leaves to drop earlier than normal. Using a fungicide may help slow the spread. Affected leaves should be trimmed and thrown in the bin (not green waste).

Frangipani may be susceptible to root and stem rot in very humid and wet conditions. Yates has an excellent anti rot product to help combat this.

Bugs: Scale, Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider Mites. First check for ants traveling up and down your plant. This is an indicator of the farming of honeydew secretions that the ants eat, created by scale and aphids. Often treating for ants is the best solution. Ladybugs are your friend and love to eat aphids. Mealybugs in small number pose no real threat but can be sprayed with an isopropyl alcohol and water mix.

For any issues regarding pests or diseases on plants purchased through this website. Please SMS or email (with photos) and I’ll happily assist. Patrick