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Dear Shelby
Plumerias prefer to be planted in the ground. Depending on where you live this is a good option. If you have freeze damage, cut off the browned and mushy parts of the plant until you see clean white wood. This will prevent rot from travelling down the plant. If you trim above the leaf scars, you will get some nice branching as a result. If you just have brown on the leaves, you may not need to trim the growth tip. Cut off the damaged leaves and leave a 1" stump. Eventually the leaf nub will fall off, leaving a nice leaf scar.
Re-potting into new soil (we prefer a rose soil mix) is always a good boost to a plumeria that has outgrown their pot. Rootbound plumerias will thrive if you give new soil and a larger pot. Many growers leave their plumerias in a pot all the time. But if your climate allows, planting directly into the soil, or plunging the pot into the soil will encourage good growth and plant health.
Good luck
Paula Furtwangler
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