Plant profile
Plumeria
Plumeria rubra
Temple tree known for fragrant waxy flowers and tropical character.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 4-5 days
Difficulty
Easy
Growth
Slow
Space
Very Large space, up to 500 cm
Typical cost
₹200-600
Why it works
Good fit notes
Temple-like fragrance
Care tip: Use full sun and reduce watering in cool weather
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Plumeria has milky latex that is irritating/toxic if ingested or contacted by sensitive skin/mucosa.
Avoid sap contact; keep prunings and fallen flowers/leaves away from pets and children.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Buy rooted cuttings or grafted plants with firm stems.
- Check for rot at cutting base.
Avoid
- Soft black stem
- Unrooted cutting sold as established
- Sap injury
- No cultivar/color reliability
Plant personality
Useful traits
Plumeria is in Apocynaceae and exudes milky latex when cut.
It is better suited to terraces than indoor rooms.
Dormancy/leaf drop can be normal in cooler or drier seasons.
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