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Description

Common name:

Plumeria Hybrida, Frangipani

Regional name:

Marathi - Khairchapha, Hindi - Chameli, Gul-e-chin, Bengali - Dalama Phula, Kannada - Kadusampage, Gujarati - Aholo Champo, Tamil - Perungali, Telugu - Arbataganneru

Category:

Trees, Shrubs

Family:

Apocynaceae or Plumeria or Oleander family

Light:

Sun growing, Semi shade

Water:

Normal, Can tolerate less, Can tolerate more

Primarily grown for:

Flowers, Foliage

Flowering season:

Year-around flowering, Flowers in flushes throughout the year

Flower or Inflorescence color:

Various colored flowers available viz., Cream, Off white, Light Yellow, Dark Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Pink, Red, White

Foliage color:

Variegated, Green, White, Cream or off white

Plant Height or length:

6 to 8 meters

Plant Spread or Width:

4 to 6 meters

Plant Form:

Spreading, Upright or Erect

Special Character:

• Fragrant flowers or leaves
• Auspicious or Feng Shui plant
• Plant for puja or prayer flower or leaves
• Good for screening
• Attracts birds
• Attracts butterflies
• Animals will not eat
• Recommended for creating shade
• Quick growing trees
• Suitable for road median planting
• Good on seaside

Generally available in India in quantities of:

Less than a hundred

Plant Description:

- These are many new hybrids with variegated leaves.
- Most attention of breeders has been concentrated for choosing leaf patterns.
- It is rare to have good leaf color as well as good good flower color.

Growing tips:

- Plumerias are hardy plants and will grow in a range of soils. They are well known for their tenacity and ability to grow in poor soils. Some varieties drop their leaves - especially if not irrigated in winter. Regular fertilizer application and good soils will make the plants grow better. Plants require regular pruning to stay in shape. Pruning should be done just after the flower flush is over. Plumerias grow well in absolutely all kinds of soils. They can be grown in pots as well as the ground. Plumerias can go without water for long periods of time. However regular irrigation in the hot summer growing months will make them bloom better and have a fresher looking crown. Can be cut back if they are getting too big. Plants grow and flower well in containers as well. Choose large sizes for optimum growth. Do not over fertilize as plants will only put out leaves and soft growth. A bit of starvation - makes them flower more.