Identification: Baby Palm Trees?

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  1. kboehm

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    Found these 2 in the Garden of a new house, under a shrub in their own little pots. No clue as to what they are or how to care for them. Image searches turned up nothing. Please help. Many Thanks! Katy ;o)
     

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    Plumeria either P. obtusa (tropical ) or P. rubra.(Frangipani) a subtropical shrub...

    Loves light and warmth . the flowers are clusters of heavenly tropical scent used in Hawaiian leis.
     
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    Thanks you for the quick response. I will find them the warmest and sunniest spot in the house. Wonder what colour flowers I will get - if any.

    Katy
     
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    Pink, white or yellow... also they do not like wet roots...they tend to rot. Try to keep them above 15c.,....ideally 22 to 25c...
     
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    22 - 25c...... office it is then. So far all they have done is double in height. The bottom leaves seem to wilt and drop off within days.
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Try misting them in the evening - the leaf drop is normally a sign that they need more humidity.
     
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    Thanks Lorax - I was worried they would just keep going up at an enormous rate, now I look forward to flowers ;o)
     

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