Plumeria pudica, commonly known as Bridal Bouquet, is a semi-deciduous shrub native to the tropical regions of Central America, specifically Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela, where it thrives in warm climates and can often be found in open woodlands and forest edges. It typically grows to a height of 7-10 feet with a similar spread. The plant is characterized by its unique spoon-shaped leaves that resemble a cobra’s hood and its profuse blooming habit. The flowers are showy, with white petals surrounding a yellow center, and they bloom throughout the year in its native range, with a peak in the spring and summer months.

Bridal Bouquet is valued for its ornamental qualities, including its beautiful, fragrant flowers and its ease of maintenance. It is commonly used in tropical and subtropical gardens, as a potted plant, and is also suitable for bonsai cultivation. The plant’s latex proteins have potential medical applications, although caution should be exercised due to the potential for skin irritation. Cultivars such as ’Golden Arrow’ and ’Pink pudica’ offer variations in flower color. Bridal Bouquet requires bright light and well-draining soil, with reduced watering in the winter to prevent root rot. It is resilient to drought once established and is generally disease-resistant, although it can be susceptible to scale insects and mealybugs.CC BY-SA 4.0