Bridal bouquet (Plumeria pudica)
Care, watering, light and tips for Bridal bouquet on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Bridal bouquet
Plumeria pudica, also known as Fiddle-leaf Plumeria or White Frangipani, is an evergreen shrub or small tree renowned for its bright white, funnel-shaped flowers and distinctively contoured leaves. Its unscented blossoms appear in clusters for much of the year, creating a stunning visual display. It is ideal for tropical and subtropical gardens, as a specimen plant, in informal hedges, or in large pots for patios and terraces.
Native range
Central America and the Caribbean
Care tips
It requires full sun for abundant flowering, at least 6 hours daily. Watering should be regular during the growing season, allowing the substrate to dry slightly between waterings, and reduced in winter. It prefers well-drained, organically rich soil, and a common mistake to avoid is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying Bridal bouquet
- Warning signs
- Yellow or dropping leaves, soft/black stems, no blooming.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Prune damaged stems and apply fungicide if rot is present.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and lack of direct sun. Does not tolerate cold.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if rot is not too advanced and conditions are corrected.