Plumerias are generally easy to grow and relatively care free. In the growing field, however, plumerias can be susceptible to a number of diseases, insect pests and pathogens, some of which can be serious threats to the plants' health. Below is the list of garden pests, pathogens and diseases associated with plumerias that I have encountered over a number of years within my grove and around Thailand. This is a concise article and it will be updated when time allows. Insects causing diseases and injuries in Plumeria Spider mites They thrive in warm and dry conditions especially a lack of rainfall for an extended period of time. The mites feed on plant juices and cause leaf yellowing and bronzing on upper leaf surface. Spray of water directly to the leaves helps to keep their population down. In severe case, Miticites should be used. Suggested reading: Spider mites F igure 1. Bronzing of leaves due to spider mites feeding Figure 2. Spider mites feeding on the upper leaf s