Flower Facts: Plumeria, A Flower Which milky sap is poisonous and may irritate the eyes and skin



Plumeria are tropical flowering plants with over 300 species native to Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America.  They are popular ornamental plants that can be grown as shrubs or small trees. Sizes vary depending on the variety, but some can grow up to 30 feet tall!
Plumeria are cultivated for their showy, fragrant flowers that bloom from spring until early fall.  Flowers come in shades of yellow, white, pink and red. These deciduous plants are also characterized by their thick, fleshy leaves that fall off in early winter.
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The plants can be grown as garden plants or as an indoor houseplant. When the weather gets cold, bring the plumeria inside and grow in a container. Plumeria plants do well in full sunlight and moist soil conditions.
Fun Flower Facts about the Plumeria
in Australia, this flower is known as frangipani
the plumeria is related to the oleander; the milky sap of the plumeria is poisonous and may irritate the eyes and skin
the flowers are most fragrant at night; they use their scent to attract moths for pollination
the flowers don’t have nectar
the Plumeria was named in hounour of Charles Plumier, a French botanist
in folk literature, plumeria is thought to believe to provide shelter for ghosts and demons
In the Philippines and Indonesia, plumeria is often planted in cemeteries...
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