In India, the most commonly found plumeria are the Palba (white flowers with yellow center) and P. Rubra (deep pink with white petals). Because they continue to produce leaves and flowers even after being uprooted, Plumeria has earned the distinction of being ‘immortal’ in the Indian context.
A plumeria’s deep-green, long, leathery leaves grow in dense clumps at the tips of its branches. From early summer through fall, clusters of five-petaled flowers bloom amid the leaves. Large and aromatic, flowers can be white, cream, yellow, pink, lilac, or red. In Asia, plumeria flowers adorn Buddhist and Hindu temples. Captured these in Cerritos, California.
A plumeria flower can symbolize new life and beginnings. It can also represent birth and creation. Plumerias can symbolize springtime, charm, beauty, and grace, too. There are many colors of plumeria flowers, including yellow, red, pink, and sunset shades.
A beautiful Plumeria blooming against a blue sky …
Photos by Ravi 