Plumeria alba (champa) white in 8inch pot and 2-3 ft height

Plumeria alba—commonly known as White Frangipani, West Indian Jasmine, or just Frangipani—is a beautiful, tropical flowering plant prized for its fragrant, white blossoms and ornamental appearance.

🌿 Botanical Description

• Family: Apocynaceae (Dogbane family)

• Origin: Native to the Caribbean, Central America, and parts of South America

• Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree

• Height: Typically grows 3 to 7 meters (10 to 23 feet) tall

🌸 Flowers

• Color: White petals with a yellow center

• Fragrance: Sweet, intense, especially noticeable in the evening

• Blooming Season: Spring to early fall (in tropical climates)

• Shape: Five rounded petals arranged in a spiral, forming a pinwheel-like bloom

🍃 Leaves

• Shape: Narrow, lanceolate (long and pointed)

• Color: Glossy green

• Arrangement: Clustered at branch tips

• Deciduous: Yes—sheds leaves in cooler/drier months

🌱 Growth & Care

• Climate: Prefers tropical/subtropical climates; frost-sensitive

• Sunlight: Full sun is ideal for optimal blooming

• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil

• Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Propagation: Typically via cuttings (easy to root)

🌼 Uses & Significance

• Ornamental: Popular in gardens, temple grounds, and along avenues

• Cultural: Flowers are used in leis, religious offerings, and traditional medicines

• Fragrance: Often used in perfumes and essential oils