I am a vibrant ornamental tree with thick, leathery leaves and clusters of bold, reddish flowers that are a favorite in tropical landscapes.

I am native to the tropical regions of Central America and Mexico, but I have become a beloved icon in gardens across Asia.

I am relatively drought-tolerant once established; please water me moderately and let my soil dry out between sessions.

I absolutely love the sun! I need full, direct sunlight to develop the intense red pigment in my beautiful flowers.

I thrive in hot, tropical weather between 20°C and 35°C and have very little tolerance for frost or freezing temperatures.

I need very well-draining soil to prevent root issues and a sunny spot where I have plenty of room to spread my branches.

I appreciate a balanced fertilizer during the spring and summer to support my heavy blooming cycles.

My scientific name is Plumeria rubra and I belong to the Apocynaceae family.

Please be careful, as my milky sap can be irritating to the skin and toxic to pets if they ingest my leaves or stems.

My large leaves help filter the air, and my blossoms provide a natural, intoxicating scent that refreshes the garden.

I am widely used for my ornamental beauty, in leis and floral arrangements, and my essential oils are used in soothing aromatherapy.

I can be prone to "frangipani rust" on my leaves if it is too humid, and I may attract whiteflies or mealybugs.

I am a hardy and long-lived tree that can survive for 40 years or more, becoming more beautiful as my trunk becomes gnarled with age.