Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Color Meaning
Blue - Peace and Serenity, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, Purple - Elegance and Pride, Red - Courage, Desire and Love, White - Purity and Innocence
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
Floral
Petals
Number Of Petals
85
2
100
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Other Characteristics
Shape
Bowl
Bowl
Height
49.00 cm2.50 cm
1
90
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Diameter
8.00 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
-
-
Growing Conditions of
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Too much
Diligently
Soil
Type of Soil
Any Soil
Well-drained
The pH of Soil
5.505.50
4.5
7.5
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Essential Fertilizers
Lime stone, Sulphur
Phosphorus
Common Pests and Diseases
List of Pests
Aphids, Japanese beetles, Mites, moths, Snails, Spider Mites, Whiteflies
Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips
List of Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot or blast, Black Spot, Crown rot, Root Rot
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Stem Rot
Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season, Spring Season
All Summer Season, Fall 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
Africa, Asia, Europe, North America
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America
Interesting Facts of
- As Lotus flowers at the day hours and closes by night,according to Egyptian mythology, they are related to Sun.
- Lotus is considered as sacred in Hinduism as well as in Buddhism.
- They are consumed in almost all parts of India.
- 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
Shrubs, Trees
Flower Meaning
perfection and immortality
Astrological Flower
Plumeria
Birth Month Flower
April
Flower Availability
Seasonal
Uses
Decoration
Decoration
Health Benefits
Best remedy for Cough & Cold, Reduces risk of cancer
Cures Constipation, Good remedy for Diarrhea
Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, Acts as an Astringent
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial
Culinary Uses
Rich in Vitamins
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, Lightens the skin, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Good for Hair growth, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils
Occasional Uses
Good Luck, Wedding
Decoration
Allergy
Contact Dermatitis, dry or cracked skin
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Common Name
Frangipani
Tribe
Apocynaceae » Plumerieae
Scientific Name
Nelumbo nucifera
Plumeria Rubra
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Super Division
Spermatophyte
Spermatophyte
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Sub Family
-
Rauvolfioideae
Genus
-
-
Number of Species
3300
3
25000
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