ARALIYA SMALL (Code FCF5)

Araliya, or frangipani (Plumeria), is a small tree or shrub with a distinct fragrance, known for its waxy, five-petaled flowers often white with a yellow center, but also found in pink and red. Widely recognized in Sri Lanka, it is planted in temples and used in religious offerings, symbolizing purity, positivity, and immortality.

• Scientific Name:Plumeria 
• Common Names:Araliya, Temple flower, Frangipani 
• Appearance:Gnarled branches, long, glossy leaves, and waxy, five-petaled flowers that grow in clusters. 
• Colors:White, yellow, pink, red, and golden yellow. 
• Fragrance:Highly fragrant, with the scent varying by variety. 
• Cultural Significance:A culturally important flower in Sri Lanka, often planted near temples and used for Buddhist worship. 

• Symbolism:Represents purity, positivity, fertility, and immortality. 
• Religious Use:Flowers are offered to altars and used in religious ceremonies. 
• Symbol of Resilience:In India, it symbolizes immortality because it continues to produce leaves and flowers even after being lifted out of the soil, according to The Sunday Times, Sri Lanka. 

• Planting:Can be grown from cuttings, which are allowed to dry at the base before planting in well-drained soil. 
• Growing Conditions:Prefers full sun and slightly acidic or neutral soil with high organic matter.