Indian Jasmine Tree 🔬 Plumeria alba
Scientific Classification
🏷️ Family
Apocynaceae
📋 Order
Gentianales
📏 Height
5-8 متر
General Description
A small deciduous tree known for its fragrant white flowers with yellow centers, used in tropical landscaping.
Plant Description
🍃 Leaves
Large simple leaves, dark green, clustered at branch tips
🌸 Flowers
Fragrant white flowers with yellow centers, bloom throughout summer
🍎 Fruits
Double-podded fruits containing winged seeds
Cultivation & Care
🌱 Planting Method
Plant in tropical and subtropical climates, prefers full sun and well-drained soil
🧑‍🌾 Care Tips
Regular watering during growing season, reduce watering in winter, phosphorus-rich fertilizing for blooming
🐛 Pests & Diseases
Aphids, mealybugs, scale insects, root rot
Environment & Distribution
🌍 Origin
Caribbean, Central America, Pacific Islands
🌡️ Temperature
18-32°C
☀️ Sunlight
شمس كاملة (Full sun)
🌸 Flowering Season
Spring, Summer, Autumn
🧪 Soil Type
Well-drained soil, prefers sandy or light clay
Benefits & Uses
🌱 Ecological Benefits
Attracts pollinators and butterflies, provides visual beauty, produces calming fragrance
🪵 Uses
Ornamental planting, Hawaiian lei flowers, perfume production, resort landscaping
⭐ Interesting Facts
Its flowers are used in Hawaii for famous lei necklaces, features a distinct fruity fragrance, blooms abundantly throughout summer