Color
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Green - Prosperity and Optimism, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Floral
Spicy
Petals
Number Of Petals
55
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Bowl
Bowl
Height
2.50 cm2.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
5.00 cm3.00 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Diligently
Diligently
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained
Well-drained
The pH of Soil
5.506.00
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Lime stone, Sulphur
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips
Cutworms, Spider Mites, Thrips
List of Diseases
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Stem Rot
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, blight, Crown gall rot, Downy mildew, Gray Molds, Rust, Wilt
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
Spring Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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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
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America
Mediterranean Region
Interesting Facts of
- 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.
- After adding food colors to water white carnation changes its color in 24 hours.
- Greatest producer of Carnations is Colombia.
- Latin name of Carnations is Dianthus which means 'flower of the gods'.
Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Shrubs, Trees
Shrubs
Flower Meaning
perfection and immortality
Astrological Flower
Plumeria
Birth Month Flower
April
Flower Availability
Seasonal
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Cures Constipation, Good remedy for Diarrhea
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Good remedy for Diarrhea, Treats rheumatism
Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory, nourish the skin
Culinary Uses
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas
Included in wines and cocktails
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cut Flowers
Cosmetic Uses
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Good for Hair growth, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Softens skin, Utilized in making essential oils
Occasional Uses
Decoration
Anniversary, Decoration, Friendship Day, Wedding
Allergy
-
Abdominal Pain, Asthma, Headache, Itching, Nausea, Vomoting
Common Name
Frangipani
Tribe
Apocynaceae » Plumerieae
Scientific Name
Plumeria Rubra
Dianthus caryophyllus
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Gentianales
Caryophyllales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Sub Family
Rauvolfioideae
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Genus
-
-
Number of Species
300300
3
25000
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