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About Plumeria and Periwinkle


Color

Color
Blue, Pink, Red, White  
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow  

Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence  
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship  

Stem Size
0"  
0"  

Fragrance
Floral  
Floral  

Petals
  
  

Number Of Petals
5  
6
5  
6

Other Characteristics
  
  

Shape
Funnel  
Bowl  

Height
6.00 cm  
12
2.50 cm  
16

Diameter
2.00 cm  
12
5.00 cm  
8

Line
-  
-  

Silhouette
-  
-  

Blossom Texture
-  
-  

Blossom Size
0"  
0"  

Form
-  
-  

Care

Growing Conditions of
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun  
Full Sun  

Watering
Enough  
Diligently  

Soil
  
  

Type of Soil
Clay  
Well-drained  

The pH of Soil
6.00  
6
5.50  
8

Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus  
Phosphorus  

Common Pests and Diseases
  
  

List of Pests
Aphids, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies  
Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips  

List of Diseases
blight, Root Rot, Stem Rot  
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Stem Rot  

Bloom Time
Spring Season  
All Summer Season, Fall Season  

Vase Life
0  
0  

Interesting Facts

Facts
  
  

History
  
Plumeria flowers have a history of being associated with beauty, charm, and grace, often used in Hawaiian leis and other floral decorations.  

Origin
Europe, France, Spain  
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America  

Interesting Facts of
  • About 2,000 pounds of dried periwinkle leaves are used to extract just 1 gram of vinblastine.
  • Periwinkles ensures baby's long life when kept at the side of the newborn baby and when kept around candles keeps the love of the newlyweds forever.
  
  • The flower Plumeria was named in honor of Charles Plumier who was a French botanist.
  • Plumeria flowers smell more at night and are drought tolerant.
  • According to folk literature, Plumerias provide shelter to ghosts and and demons.
  

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years  

Habit
Shrubs  
Shrubs, Trees  

Flower Meaning
  
perfection and immortality  

Astrological Flower
  
Plumeria  

Birth Month Flower
  
April  

Flower Availability
  
Seasonal  

Benefits

Uses
Medicinal  
Decoration  

Health Benefits
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers, Reduces risk of cancer  
Cures Constipation, Good remedy for Diarrhea  

Medicinal Uses
Acts as a antispasmodic, Have diuretic properties, It is Antibacterial, Treats mouth sores  
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial  

Culinary Uses
-  
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas  

Other Benefits
  
  

Design Uses
  
Cut Flowers  

Cosmetic Uses
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes  
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Good for Hair growth, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils  

Occasional Uses
Decoration  
Decoration  

Allergy
Contact Dermatitis  
-  

Family

Common Name
  
Frangipani  

Tribe
  
Apocynaceae » Plumerieae  

Scientific Name
Vinca  
Plumeria Rubra  

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta  
Tracheobionta  

Super Division
Spermatophyte  
Spermatophyte  

Division
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Order
Gentianales  
Gentianales  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Family
Apocynaceae  
Apocynaceae  

Sub Family
-  
Rauvolfioideae  

Genus
-  
-  

Number of Species
200  
18
300  
13

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Periwinkle and Plumeria color

Periwinkle and Plumeria come in variety of colors. Every color tells a different story. Let’s know about Periwinkle and Plumeria color meaning in this section. For example Red - Courage, Desire and Love, Pink - Sensitivity and Love,Yellow - Happiness and Friendship, Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Blue - Peace and Serenity, White - Purity and Innocence, Green - Prosperity and Optimism. Periwinkle is Funnel in shape and has Floral fragrance whereas Bowl shaped Plumeria has Floral fragrance.

More facts about Periwinkle and Plumeria

You must be eager to know more facts about Periwinkle and Plumeria. Did you know Periwinkle has originated in Europe, France, Spain while Plumeria has originated in Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America. One of the Interesting Facts about Periwinkle and Plumeria is that they can survive almost in pots.

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Periwinkle and Plumeria Uses

Benefits of flowers are universally known. Let’s know about Periwinkle and Plumeria uses in this section. Periwinkle and Plumeria have many medicinal properties. Besides, Periwinkle is given on special occasions like Decoration whereas Plumeria on Decoration. Periwinkle and Plumeria also have many culinary benefits.

Learn about Periwinkle and Plumeria Family classification

Flowers classification makes their study easier. Plants sharing same association are grouped together. Let’s learn about Periwinkle and Plumeria Family classification here. Periwinkle and Plumeria belong to Plantae. They are further divided in Spermatophyte super division and Magnoliophyta division. This way, different flowers can be organized in a systematic format.

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