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
Trumpet
Height
2.50 cm15.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
5.00 cm1.25 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, Part Sun
Watering
Diligently
Diligently
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained
Well-drained, Loamy
The pH of Soil
5.506.00
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
List of Diseases
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Stem Rot
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Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
All year
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
China, Pacific Islands
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.
- In China Hibiscus is also called as shoe flower as they use it to polish their shoes.
- Hawaiian and Tahitian wear this flower behind the right flower to announce that they are single and ready to marry,while married women wear it in left ear.
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, Trees
Flower Meaning
perfection and immortality
Astrological Flower
Plumeria
Birth Month Flower
April
Flower Availability
Seasonal
Uses
Decoration
Medicinal
Health Benefits
Cures Constipation, Good remedy for Diarrhea
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle
Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial
Acts as an antioxidant, It is Antibacterial, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Culinary Uses
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas
Used in teas
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
Good for Hair growth, Prevents pre- mature graying, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Occasional Uses
Decoration
Valentine's Day
Allergy
-
-
Common Name
Frangipani
Tribe
Apocynaceae » Plumerieae
Scientific Name
Plumeria Rubra
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Gentianales
Malvales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Malvaceae
Sub Family
Rauvolfioideae
Malvoideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
300232
3
25000
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