Plumeria pudica- (ploo-MEER-ee-a) (pud-EE-kuh). Other names are; Bridal Bouquet, Fiddle Leaf, White Frangipani and Wild Plumeria. Belongs to Apocynaceae, family. Native to Panama, Colombia. USA hardiness zone- 9- 11.
Perennials, shrubs or small Trees. Tropical, tender perennials. Height- 6- 8 feet, spread 4-6 feet. Mildly fragrant, appears as white bouquet. Used as cut flower cuttings, Deciduous.
Easy to grow. Water summers 10 to 15 day, winters 4 weeks. Fertlize during warmer months. Soil ph neutral/ slightly acidic.
Leaves are dark green. Unique fiddle/ spoon-shaped, beauty in both leaves/ flower. Propagation- cuttings, let thee get callous, seeds –store not well. Tie bags to tree for seed.
All photographs are taken by me from Lahore.
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| Mildly fragrant, appears as white bouquet. |
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| No serious pest/ disease issues. |
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| Bloom time, late spring to early winters. |
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| Bloom color is white/ near white, with yellow center. |
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| Grows under sun to partial/ light shade. |
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| Somewhat drought tolerant. Needs well drained soil. |
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| Unique shape of leaves, like a spoon/ fiddle. |
Please enjoy reading, viewing and adopting this lovely white bouquet with spoon leaves.
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