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Color

Color
Orange, Pink, White, Yellow

Color Meaning
Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship

Stem Size
0"

Fragrance
Floral

Petals

Number Of Petals
5 6

Other Characteristics

Shape
Bowl

Height
2.50 cm 16

Diameter
5.00 cm 8

Line
-

Silhouette
-

Blossom Texture
-

Blossom Size
0"

Form
-

Care

Growing Conditions of

Sunlight
Full Sun

Watering
Diligently

Soil

Type of Soil
Well-drained

The pH of Soil
5.50 8

Essential Fertilizers
Phosphorus

Common Pests and Diseases

List of Pests
Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips

List of Diseases
Gray Molds, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Stem Rot

Bloom Time
All Summer Season, Fall Season

Vase Life
0

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
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, 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.

Lifespan
Perennials - a plant that lives for three or more years

Habit
Shrubs, Trees

Flower Meaning
perfection and immortality

Astrological Flower
Plumeria

Birth Month Flower
April

Flower Availability
Seasonal

Benefits

Uses
Decoration

Health Benefits
Cures Constipation, Good remedy for Diarrhea

Medicinal Uses
Acts as an anti-inflammatory, It is Antibacterial

Culinary Uses
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
Best for Dry sensitive skin, Good for Hair growth, Softens skin, Used in Perfumes, Utilized in making essential oils

Occasional Uses
Decoration

Allergy
-

Family

Common Name
Frangipani

Tribe
Apocynaceae » Plumerieae

Scientific Name
Plumeria Rubra

Kingdom
Plantae

Sub kingdom
Tracheobionta

Super Division
Spermatophyte

Division
Magnoliophyta

Order
Gentianales

Class
Magnoliopsida

Family
Apocynaceae

Sub Family
Rauvolfioideae

Genus
-

Number of Species
300 13

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About Plumeria

It is always a mesmerizing experience to walk through colorful blossoms in our yard. Flowers are nature's simple solution to uplift our moods after a day’s hectic schedule. Every flower is diverse and unique in its own way. Let's know about Plumeria and some Interesting Facts about Plumeria in the upcoming sections. These Plumeria facts will leave you spellbound.

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More about Plumeria Facts and Color

How about conveying message without words? Know more about Plumeria facts and color over here! Plumeria Colors are available in Orange, Pink, White, Yellow! Isn't it exciting to imagine Plumeria in these warm exciting colors? These Flowers by Color convey a different message such as Orange - Satisfaction and Passion, Pink - Sensitivity and Love, White - Purity and Innocence, Yellow - Happiness and Friendship. Talking about the aroma of Plumeria, it has Floral fragrance. Choose and plant these aromatic Plumerias around your yard which will take you to a whole new level of pleasant environment.

Plumeria growing conditions

Plumeria Care starts with proper Plumeria growing conditions which includes sun exposure, planting, feeding, watering, mulching and deadheading. Its bloom time is All Summer Season, Fall Season. The pests that attack Plumeria are Mealybugs, Scale, Slugs, Snails, Spider Mites, Thrips etc. Diligently watering of Plumeria protects it and enhances its lifespan.

Plumeria Information

This section talks about Plumeria information and some of the interesting Plumeria facts! Plumeria fossils were found near Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, South America. To know some more interesting Plumeria facts, see Birth Flowers and see whose birth flower is Plumeria.

Plumeria Classification

The very first thing to consider in Plumeria facts while studying Plumeria classification is its scientific name. The scientific names for all flowers are universally accepted. Plumeria Rubra is the scientific name of Plumeria. Plumeria belongs to Plantae kingdom and Apocynaceae family. Plumeria classification is based on its physical and genetic features.

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