Color
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Pink, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship
Stem Size
0"0"
0
0
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Fragrance
Floral
Aromatic
Petals
Number Of Petals
56
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Bowl
Tubular
Height
2.50 cm3.00 cm
1
90
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Diameter
5.00 cm1.50 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
Well-drained, Sandy
The pH of Soil
5.506.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus
Lime stone, Nitrogen
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips
Aphids, Mites, Thrips
List of Diseases
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Stem Rot
Nematodes, Stem Rot
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season
Late-Summer Season, Mid-Summer 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.
Tuberose flowers have a history of symbolizing sensuality, forbidden pleasure, and luxury, often used in perfumery and bridal bouquets.
Origin
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America
Mexico
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.
- Tuberose flower blooms only at night and it is the only time when it is active. Due to this these are also called as “Night Queen”, “Mistress of the Night”, or “Raat ki Raani” in Hindi.
- In Hawaiian weddings, it is a tradition for the bride to wear a Tuberose wreath.
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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
sensuality and forbidden pleasure
Astrological Flower
Plumeria
Rose
Birth Month Flower
April
August
Flower Availability
Seasonal
Year-round
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Cures Constipation, Good remedy for Diarrhea
Good remedy for Diarrhea, Prevents Intestinal Ulcers
Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial
Acts as a antidepressant, Acts as a antispasmodic, Acts as an anti-inflammatory
Culinary Uses
Added in candies, Included in wines and cocktails, Used in salads, soups and sandwiches, Used in teas
Used in salads, soups and sandwiches
Other Benefits
Design Uses
Cut Flowers
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 Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Occasional Uses
Decoration
Decoration, Wedding
Allergy
-
-
Common Name
Frangipani
Polianthes tuberosa
Tribe
Apocynaceae » Plumerieae
Asparagaceae » Agaveae
Scientific Name
Plumeria Rubra
Polianthes tuberosa
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Gentianales
Asparagales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apocynaceae
Asparagaceae
Sub Family
Rauvolfioideae
Agavoideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
30013
3
25000
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