Color
Color
Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
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
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity 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
Trumpet
Bowl
Height
15.00 cm2.50 cm
1
90
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Diameter
1.25 cm5.00 cm
0.5
50
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Line
-
-
Silhouette
-
-
Blossom Texture
-
-
Blossom Size
0"0"
0
0
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Form
-
-
Care
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Diligently
Diligently
Soil
Type of Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Well-drained
The pH of Soil
6.005.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Boron, Calcium, Chlorine, Copper, Magnesium, Manganese, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sulphur, Zinc
Phosphorus
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Scale, Whiteflies
Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips
List of Diseases
-
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Stem Rot
Bloom Time
All year
All Summer Season, Fall Season
Vase Life
00
0
0
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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
China, Pacific Islands
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America
Interesting Facts of
- 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.
- 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, Trees
Shrubs, Trees
Flower Meaning
perfection and immortality
Astrological Flower
Plumeria
Birth Month Flower
April
Flower Availability
Seasonal
Benefits
Uses
Medicinal
Decoration
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, improves the functioning of the lungs, kidneys, and stomach, Regulates the Menstruation cycle
Cures Constipation, Good remedy for Diarrhea
Medicinal Uses
Acts as an antioxidant, It is Antibacterial, prevents dryness and flaky skin
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial
Culinary Uses
Used in teas
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
Good for Hair growth, Prevents pre- mature graying, Used in Perfumes, Used in shampoos and soaps
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Good for Hair growth, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Occasional Uses
Valentine's Day
Decoration
Allergy
-
-
Family
Common Name
Frangipani
Tribe
Apocynaceae » Plumerieae
Scientific Name
Hibiscus Rosa-Sinensis
Plumeria Rubra
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Malvales
Gentianales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Apocynaceae
Sub Family
Malvoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
232300
3
25000
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