Scientific Name: Plumeria obtusa L.
Family: Asclepiadaceae
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Recommended Temperature Zone: Sunset®: 24,25 USDA: 10-11 Frost Tolerance: Singapore plumerias need protections below 40° F (4° C) Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade Origin: Central America Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub or small tree, up to 15 feet tall (4.5 m), or more; dark, shiny, leathery, blunt ended leaves, 6 to 10 inches long (15-25 cm) Watering Needs: Moderate water. Needs good drainage, and moist soil Propagation: Cuttings |
The genus is named after Charles Plumier, a seventeenth-century French botanist.
Blooming Habits:
The species has scented, creamy white flowers with a yellow center, 1.6 to 2 inches in diameter (4-5 cm).
Culture:
Allow the cut to heal before planting the cutting.
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