Color
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, 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
-
Petals
Number Of Petals
55
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Bowl
Oval
Height
2.50 cm6.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
5.00 cm7.00 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
Enough
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained
Sandy
The pH of Soil
5.505.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Ammonium
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips
Aphids, Nematodes, Whiteflies
List of Diseases
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Stem Rot
Alternia Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot or blast, blight, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Stem Rot
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
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
Africa, Asia, South America
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.
- Gerbera flowers have a long vase life.
- Gerbera flowers are named after a botonist and physician Trauggott Gerber.
- They are fifth most popular flowers in the world after rose, carnation, chrysanthemum and tulip.
Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years
Habit
Shrubs, Trees
Herbs, 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, Reduces risk of cancer, Treats rheumatism
Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial
Acts as a antispasmodic, Treats mouth sores
Culinary Uses
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas
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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
Used in nail paints and lipstick shades, Used in Perfumes
Occasional Uses
Decoration
Anniversary, Birth Day, Friendship Day, Wedding
Allergy
-
Asthma, Contact Dermatitis, Hayfever
Common Name
Frangipani
Tribe
Apocynaceae » Plumerieae
Scientific Name
Plumeria Rubra
Gerbera Jamesonii
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Asteraceae
Sub Family
Rauvolfioideae
Mutisioideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
30030
3
25000
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