Singapore Graveyard Flower

Plumeria obtusa

Native to:
Bahamas, Belize, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guam, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Palau, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Turks-Caicos Is., U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, United States, Virgin Islands

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Apocynaceae
Genus:
Plumeria
Species:
Plumeria obtusa
USDA Symbol:
PLOB2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
800 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
white, yellow
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Butterflies & Moths:
★★☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
Prefers sandy or rocky substrates in native habitat