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Frangipani

Scientific name: Plumeria rubra

Family Apocynaceae · Genus Plumeria

FlowersGujarat / bagicha priority

Care snapshot

Fragrant ornamental tree suited to sunny, warm gardens. Use well-drained soil and water during active growth, allowing the soil to dry between waterings. Its milky sap can irritate skin and is harmful if ingested.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Growing details

Season
Warm season; flowering mainly during warmer months
Time to flowering or harvest
Approximately 1–3 years for reliable flowering from young plants
Common pests
Spider mites, mealybugs, thrips
Common diseases
Plumeria rust, stem rot, black tip disease

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