Plumeria scent. Plumeria (frangipani) - description with a photo of a flower; growing and caring for it; the benefits and harms of frangipani (with contraindications)
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And in the eighties of the last century, substances with antitumor and antimicrobial effects were isolated from plumeria leaves.
Plumeria is well known in cosmetology, as it has a regenerating, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect.
It is also ideal for cleansing products and adding to night creams. However, care must be taken here not to use plumeria oil (most commonly referred to as "champa oil") on damaged skin and not to overdo it with concentration, as hallucinations are possible in this case. Pregnant, lactating women and young children are also undesirable to use its oil.
Frangipani in perfumery
Because of the amazing frangipani flowers are widely used in perfumery. Frangipani absolute is so rich and beautiful that you might get the impression that you are smelling a ready-made perfume.
It has a rich, thick floral-sweet smell with hints of greenery and spicy notes in the finale.
Despite the common belief that the absolute of different subspecies has different flavors, this is not so. The resulting oils can differ in only a few nuances, and the overall range sounds whole.
Plumeria oil contains more than 37 components and is used in the heart or base notes. Her
November 13, 2015, 17:43
Plumeria was discovered by the French botanist Charles Plumier and I like this beautiful version of this event: "One Frenchman decided to travel the world to get rich. A fortune teller told him to look for a tree growing near churches and cemeteries. This tree was supposed to have flowers the color of the moon "His fragrance will take possession of his soul and when he finds this flower, he will become rich. The Frenchman traveled to many countries and finally reached the West Indies, where he found a beautiful tree in the churchyard. He shook it with all his might, the flowers fell around him like shining coins. The aroma shook his soul, and he suddenly realized what his wealth was. This magical flowering tree was named after the Frenchman who discovered its true value - the peace and tranquility of nature. This Frenchman was called Charles Plumier."
And here are others: plumeria was discovered by Francisco de Mendoza, a Spanish priest in 1522; the flower received the name frangipani, thanks to Mercutio Frangipani, who discovered it in the 16th century; the flower is so named after an Italian perfumer who used flowers to scent gloves; The word "frangipani" comes from the French marzipan-type almond cake of the same name, the flavor of which is reminiscent of plumeria.
The use of frangipani is popular in Buddhist and Hindu rituals, they are used to weave wreaths, necklaces and ritual bouquets, decorate statues and temples. Plumeria is considered a symbol of immortality, and in the Mayan culture, the inflorescences of the frangipani tree were considered a symbol of carnal love, lust and passion. Hawaiian girls lay beautiful and fragrant plumeria flowers behind their ear, demonstrating their family status: if the flower is behind the right ear, the girl is unmarried, if behind the left, there is a married woman in front of you. The Aztecs called the fragrant plumeria cacalojuchitl and on this wonderful note, I am ending my excursion into history and legends, and moving on to the practice of growing cacalojuchitl at home :)
My experience is really modest. Humble and sad. All the flowers that I have were bought at a respectable age in a pot - in the sense of their advanced age and in their pot) And they all do not need any special care. And the sadness is that the only time I tried to grow something from seeds and I did not grow dill and basil. Although I planted them in accordance with all the precepts of the Internet. So everyone on the Internet has grown them, but I have not.
The same thing happened with plumeria. I bought seeds on ebay and it’s more pleasant for me to think that the seller slipped some sawdust and that’s why the bushes didn’t grow, and not because of me :) Therefore, I won’t write how to grow frangipani from seeds - it was just me soil care in a pot for six months. Although I sometimes think that maybe it was worth the wait...:)
Then I cut the cuttings and brought them home in a napkin. I had to appease the owner of the tree with a story that in our country everyone shares sprouts! Well, it's true :) And for those who decide on this event secretly, a couple of tips: look at how cuttings suitable for growing look, so as not to cut everything in a row. Take a sharp knife. A very sharp knife. Put on a casual look by using your knife as the process definitely attracts attention. Taking into account the peculiarities of the laws different countries on plant protection and the degree of consciousness of the population, you can get into an unpleasant situation. Get ready for the opportunity, at best, to explain the presence of the cuttings in your suitcase during the control, and at worst, to part with them.
At home, cuttings must be prepared for planting: for this you need to put them in water for 1-2 weeks until the first shoots appear. Various sources advise adding fertilizer to the water for quick germination, but I did not apply anything. Cuttings after a 6-hour flight, being after +35 in -15 degrees without sun, in plastic cup with a view of the high-rise building, they were specifically depressed and looked like sluggish asparagus. But nevertheless, after a couple of weeks, sprouts appeared and I transplanted them into the most beautiful pots, into the most ordinary soil from the supermarket.
And that's when they allowed themselves to die solemnly. Together. They die kakaloshchitly abruptly, without any preventive measures there, turning into a black wrinkled pod overnight. Therefore, transplanting a plant from water into a pot, imbue this moment. Maybe it's the last one :)
Then I decided not to torture the plants anymore and buy cuttings, having found an ad a la "Exotic cuttings in good hands! They really need a warm home and kind owners." I got the cuttings taken from the Caribbean islands, with supposedly incredible efforts, in unknown places and how, survived 3 flights in my luggage. And as a bonus, I received 3 glasses with sprouts, instructions and the hope that in 5 years I'll be sitting on the couch watching season 10 of "American Horror Story" in the shade of fragrant plumeria trees.
I bought new pots, clear this time, and wow! All plants have taken root. They grow in random order: two fat and low up to 30 cm, two thin and high 50 cm, and two perfectly folded - high, with large leaves and twigs - 70 cm tall. On the Internet, I found this picture, the plant is 5 months old:
Forget it. :) In our conditions, the frangipani grows more slowly, sheds leaves more often, is more prone to disease and all sorts of shocks, and it is unrealistic to predict its behavior. Therefore, I can’t count on a quick result, and I haven’t waited for flowers yet. The care I carry out is minimal and contrary to the network instructions of flower growers, here are a few theses from my experience, so far successful:
Watering every other day, without interruptions in watering;
I do not add fertilizer, because. once they had a negative reaction - the leaves turned yellow. I don't understand them and therefore don't experiment anymore;
Flowers in a transparent pot grow better;
Plumeria need light and warmth. Those. window and battery. With a lack of light, the above-described sudden death can happen.
Dropping leaves is normal, even with proper care. After such baldness, the bush grows faster.
The bushes survived two transplants, one winter, they coexist calmly with the cat :) By the way, this is the only plant in the house that the cat does not eat. The juice of the stems, leaves, and flowers of the frangipani is considered poisonous and can lead to poisoning and allergic reactions. Remember this and do not try the flower! no matter how delicious it smells :)
Plumeria (lat. Plumeria)- a genus of tropical trees of the Kutrovye family, growing in the Pacific Islands, the Caribbean, South America, Mexico, California, and Thailand. Plumeria adorns the tourist area of many tropical countries, such as Egypt.
The flowers exude an aroma that resembles the aroma of citrus fruits, jasmine, spices, gardenias.
Plumeria flowers have 5 petals, however 4, 6, 7 petals is not unusual for a plumeria.
Fragrant flowers attract many insects, but they are disappointed. They pollinate flowers in a fruitless search for nectar that plumeria flowers don't have.
The earliest mention of plumeria dates back several thousand years, when it was used by the Aztecs. The flowers, prized for their fragrance and abundance, were collected to decorate altars. Aztec royal girls wore plumeria flowers in their hair.
In Peru, sacred flowers that fell from trees were used in religious ceremonies. Touching them and even smelling them was forbidden under pain of death.
Discovered by Spanish missionaries in South America in the 16th century, plumeria was one of many exotic plants brought to Asia by the Spanish trade route established between Acapulco and the Philippines in 1565. The flower, brought to Manila, soon spread throughout Southeast Asia.
The genus Plumeria is named after the 17th-century French botanist Charles Plumier. There is a legend about this...
One Frenchman decided to travel the world to get rich. The fortune-teller told him to look for a tree growing near churches and cemeteries. This tree was supposed to have flowers the color of the moon. His fragrance will take possession of his soul and when he finds this flower, he will become rich. The Frenchman traveled to many countries and finally reached the West Indies, where he found a beautiful tree in the churchyard. He shook it with all his might, the flowers fell around him like shining coins. The aroma shook his soul, and he suddenly realized what his wealth was. This magical flowering tree was named after the Frenchman who discovered its true value - the peace and tranquility of nature. This Frenchman's name was Charles Plumier.
The common name "Frangipani" (frangipani) dates back to the sixteenth century - this is the name of a noble Italian family, one of whose marquises invented plumeria-scented perfume.
In India, Plumeria is called the Tree of Life and is considered the favorite flower of Krishna. The scent of Plumeria should remind people of the beauty of the soul's endless journey.
In Hawaii, plumeria flowers are used to make fragrant flower wreaths - lei (flower lei).
Indonesian legend says that one who is buried under a plumeria tree is especially loved by God and will find eternal rest in its shade.
In some countries of South America plumeria is called Flor de Mayo (Flor de Maio) - May flower. May is the month dedicated to the Virgin Mary and plumeria is also dedicated to her.
Plumeria in Thailand is called Lilavadee - Lilawadee, it is also called the “temple magnolia”, because it is customary to plant plumeria on the territory of temples.
Traditionally on the island of Java and Madeira, an extract from the leaves was used as a lotion for cracked and chafed feet, and an extract from the bark was used to treat gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted infections. In the Philippines and Western India, milky juice and extract from the bark were used for their laxative, diuretic, and antipyretic properties. In India, the plant is also used to treat skin diseases, fevers, and the flowers are even eaten to treat malaria.
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A plant with fabulously beautiful flowers, which also have a pleasant, incomparable aroma, is shrouded in a veil of mystery. The birthplace of plumeria still cannot be named exactly: presumably it is Central and South America with geographically adjacent areas (for example, caribbean). However, in our time, plumeria are widely "settled" around the world and grow in the tropics and subtropics of many countries - in Southeast Asia, Hawaii and other Pacific islands, Mexico, California and Florida, the Canary Islands. These plants are known in China, Japan, Thailand, on about. Bali (Indonesia) and Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Laos…There is an assumption that with their victorious march around the world plumeria are obliged, in particular, Christian missionaries who brought this beautiful plant to the most remote corners of the globe. Perhaps this is true: missionaries are also people and a sense of beauty is not alien to them.
In the East, a plumeria flower - symbol of immortality and eternity, plants are often planted near Buddhist temples, flowers are used to offer to the gods And in funeral ceremonies. It is possible that this is due to the rather high temperature ignition of plumeria wood, about 500 C, and also with the fact that the cut flowers of the plant retain freshness and beauty for a long time. Hence another name for plumeria, " temple tree».
Among the ancients, the plumeria flower was considered epitome of eroticism and lust. In Peru, plumeria flowers were sacred, mere mortals were forbidden to touch fallen flowers and even smell them on pain of death. In Polynesia, a plumeria flower in women's hair speaks of their status: married ladies attach a flower over their left ear, unmarried girls over their right. In Laos, Nicaragua and on about. Bali plumeria flowers are national symbol, and in Thailand it is mandatory to use at the celebration of the birth of a child And during wedding ceremonies. Indonesian legend says that a person buried under a plumeria tree will be especially loved by the gods and will find eternal peace under its canopy.
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For most of us, plumeria flowers are inextricably linked with the Hawaiian Islands: it is here that traditional flowers are woven from them. lei wreaths,
which are worn around the neck of guests, are used for decoration during local holidays.
In Europe, plumeria became known in the 17th century thanks to expeditions Charles Plumier to the West Indies, one of whose tasks was to search for the legendary " cinchona” (the bark of the plant was used to treat malaria). This renowned scientist and explorer, a Franciscan friar, discovered and described more than 4,300 species of new plants and over 1,300 species of animals, birds, fish, amphibians and insects. It is in his honor Carl Linnaeus called one of the plants he discovered "plumeria".
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Even more interesting is the origin of another well-known plant name,. As far back as the 16th century, the famous French perfumer, Marquis de Frangipani , has created a new fragrance based on a mixture of smells of various flowers, roots and spices. The resulting smell has become widely used for flavoring ladies' gloves and in cooking. And much later it was discovered that the flowers of a tree growing in the greenhouses of the nobility have a similar aroma!
plumeria (plumeria) - plant Kutrov family (Apocynaceae), their closest relatives oleanders And adeniums. In nature, 10 wild-growing species of plumeria are known, of which the most famous in culture are white plumeria
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And plumeria red ,
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as well as their numerous hybrid varieties and varieties:
Somewhat less common plumeria bashful , which is easily distinguished by its characteristic, "spoon-shaped" leaves, often with a wavy edge. Unlike other plumerias, the flowers of this plant, although very beautiful, are completely devoid of fragrance!
Under natural conditions, plumeria can reach a height of 10 m or more, when grown as houseplant its height usually does not exceed 1-1.5 m. The leaves of the plumeria are large, elliptical or lanceolate in shape, with a clearly visible pattern of veins, dark green or having a purple, sometimes silvery tint, there are plants with variegated leaves. The plumeria flower has 5 petals, often oval, but sometimes concave, reminiscent of a boat shape. Surprisingly, with such a strong aroma, there is no nectar in plumeria flowers! Plumeria fruits are long, narrow pods of green or reddish color,
they are inedible, the seeds are rather large "lionfish".
Plumeria need in large numbers diffused light, but should be protected from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. Best of all, they will feel on the windowsill of the eastern or western windows.
Plumeria are quite comfortable at normal room temperature. When the temperature rises above +28 C, the room with plumeria should be often ventilated, but drafts should be avoided, the plant can be partially shaded. For the period of winter dormancy, it is advisable to take the plumeria into a room with a temperature of + 14 + 18 C. In the summer, it is very good to take the plumeria out to Fresh air, in openwork penumbra.
Most plumeria do not need high humidity. You can spray the plants only when the air is very dry in the room, but only before flowering, at other times you can increase the humidity by placing the pot with the plant on a tray with water and expanded clay.
Plumerias are watered quite often and abundantly with warm, settled for at least two days, water. Excess water from the pan must be removed to avoid rotting of the root system of the plant. During the dormant period, watering is reduced.
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Feed plumeria about once every two weeks. During the period of active growth, they are used with a predominance of the nitrogen component, with the beginning of flowering they switch to fertilizers for flowering plants, which are taken in half the amount indicated on the package.
In a pot with plumeria, good drainage is required. The plant is suitable for a purchased universal soil mixture for succulents with the addition of 30% perlite / vermiculite or pieces of charcoal, brick to improve water and air permeability.
Plumeria, with the exception of dwarf varieties, need regular pruning for proper crown formation. To make the tree branch better, the ends of the shoots are often pinched. Plant pruning is best done in the fall, with the onset of a dormant period. Plumeria are transplanted as needed, by transshipment into a larger pot along with an earthy clod. Young plants need an annual transplant, older plants need to be transplanted every 3-4 years.
Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to buy plumeria "ready-made" in our flower shops.
When beautiful compatriots go for two debut weeks, a rare one of them manages to return without an iconic photo of something like the following content.
Girl with Thai flower in her hair
Like, the Land of Smiles and I, all framed by exotics. And for a long time I will remember the beauty and aroma of this ... how is it? Gizmos with greasy leaves and divinely beautiful flowers.
My modest experience testifies: few people even know the name of this tree and flower. Nimble tourists dubbed it the Thai magnolia, but meanwhile it’s even a frangipani.
Do you want to grow an exotic beauty on the windowsill? There is nothing easier! On Aliexpress, seeds cost from 30 rubles: we buy, free delivery is provided almost all over the world. We sow, we plant, we harrow. We aesthetize, we taste the sweet frangipane flair.
Now in Thailand, the flowering time of this remarkable plant, and I, like everyone around, enjoy the beauty and fragrance of white, yellow and pink flowers. Inspired, I wanted to write a whole poem about frangipani. But the grounded mind was only enough for the format "N facts about ...". In the hope that the visitor to this page will still learn something new from entertaining Thai botany, I burn with a verb and post whole ...
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15 facts about frangipani
- Polynaming. The scientific name of the plant is plumeria. Florists, perfumers and cosmeceuticals prefer frangipani or frangipani. In Thailand, the tree is now called lilavadi (lilawadee), and the archaic name is lan thom. It has the word champa for it. It is noteworthy that there are types of plumeria bashful and plumeria stupid.
Flowers on the hedge, flowers above the hedge - very Thai
- The tree of Life. In India and some Buddhist countries, it is believed that champa symbolizes the immortality of the soul. And for good reason: its cut branches can be without water for a long time and even bloom new buds. Botanists will easily explain the reason for hardiness - fleshy leaves filled with water and nutrients.
- death tree. In contrast to the previous fact, in Bangladesh, the white lilavadi symbolizes death and burial, and in Malaysia it is believed that if the scent of plumeria is heard, vampires are certainly present somewhere nearby. And you say that Southeast Asia is so, they say, the same!
- favorite flower. The Indian scriptures say that Krishna enjoyed not only playing the flute and stealing ghee from neighbors' aunts, but also enjoying the smell and beauty of the frangipani. The five petals of the flower symbolize the five most important spiritual qualities of a person - truthfulness, faith, purposefulness, devotion and humility.
For devotees of Krishna, the frangipani is also an important flower.
- Erotic flower. The depraved Mayans did not share the opinion of the Hare Krishnas, and it seemed to them that plumeria symbolizes carnal lust. Ignoring the beliefs of the Indians will not work - see paragraph 15.
- Temple tree. They like to plant immortal lan thom on the territory, in connection with which another name for plumeria arose - temple magnolia.
- Flower of the Virgin Mary. The puritanical neighbors of the Maya - the Aztec Indians - still considered frangipani a sacred plant, and its flowers were used in religious ceremonies, and the Aztec common people were forbidden to pick them up. Modern descendants of the Aztecs from Latin America present plumeria as a gift to the Virgin Mary.
And my battered Virgin Mary likes the lilavadi
- Smells stronger at night. Because it attracts frivolous insects for pollination. Those poor fellows fly to fragrant flowers just as selflessly as Russians go on vacation to Thailand every year. Only unlucky winged ones will be disappointed: there is as much nectar in frangipani flowers as there is sincere love for farangs in the hearts of Walking Street moths.
- Plumeria juice is very poisonous. If you rub the petals or leaves of champa with your fingers, a sticky residue remains on the skin. It is toxic, you should wash your hands thoroughly after contact with the insidious beauty.
- The fragrance of frangipani is popular in perfumery. Here are just a few plumeria fragrances: Frangipane Chantecaille; Frangipanni Gloves Ayala Moriel; Pink Frangipani Lucy B; Frangipane delle Maldive Monotheme Fine Fragrances Venezia; Hawaiian Plumeria Aloha Beauty, etc.
- Frangipani oil is used in. It regenerates and deeply cleanses the skin, works as an anti-inflammatory component and antioxidant, it is especially handy to add it to night creams. It is often used in shampoos, and the most famous brand that actively uses plumeria in their formulations is Organic Tai, without a doubt. I’ll get to it one day, but for now I’ll give you a hint - Organic Thai fragrant products are on Ozone, at reasonable prices, by the way. In particular, my cherished bubble dream is frangipani, jojoba and almond aroma oil…
- Plumeria can be grown at home. The most popular way is from cuttings. It is possible from seeds, but flowering will have to wait in this case for more than one year. Caring for her requires heat, light and moisture, but nothing supernatural.
On the forums of flower growers, it turns out that compatriots are already spreading with might and main boasts with blooming lilavades on the windowsills. Frangipani cuttings can be bought on the Internet, they cost $ 20. I already see the eyes of readers burning from a brilliant idea and unobtrusively remind: it is illegal to export plants from Thailand.
It is really possible to cultivate such beauty on the harsh Siberian window sills.
- Blooms for almost 10 months. This beauty festival begins in April, somewhere along with the Thai New Year. At the end of winter, plumeria go on vacation.
- medicinal plant. Plumeria fights tumors, venereal diseases, malaria, indigestion, has an antibacterial effect, treats arthritis, neuralgia, gout, relieves nausea. It has also been proven that the smell of frangipani causes euphoria, is considered a natural tranquilizer, stimulating the production of the hormone encephalin in the brain.
I love these flowers!
- The scent of plumeria is a natural aphrodisiac. Now it’s clear why Pattaya has become the Sin City - there are too many frangipanes here! ..
Finally - a small video about plumeria near my house. A small trial pen, the result of my search for the best video editor. I promise to soon become a much better director, cameraman and editor!
With wishes of passionate and devoted love, beautiful flowers and fabulous scents, yours sincerely, botanist Marta.