He pua laha 'ole Hau'oli, Hau'oli'oli ~ Pua Melia hae Hawai'i Tropical Plumeria
He pua laha ‘ole
A rare, prized blossom
Hau’oli, Hau’oli’oli
Joy, Happiness
Pua Melia
Plumeria Flower
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Tropical Plumeria
Ke’anae Peninsula Maui Hawai’i
Copyright © Sharon Mau 2009
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I adore this particular variety of Plumeria, it is the most beautiful I have seen on the island. I took this image, along with several hundred others, as it was raining, a wonderful light misty gentle rain, and the soft natural colours in midday light are enchanting. I brought home a cutting for my garden. At this time I have collected five varieties of the lovely Plumeria here on Maui, and of them all, this one is my favourite. It is so beautiful.
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“Plumeria, common name Frangipani; syn. Himatanthus Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) is a small genus of 7-8 species native to tropical and subtropical Americas. The genus consists of mainly deciduous shrubs and trees. It produces flowers ranging from yellow to pink depending on form or cultivar. From Mexico and Central America, Plumeria has spread to all tropical areas of the world, especially Hawai`i, where it grows so abundantly that many people think that it is indigenous here.
The genus, originally spelled Plumiera, is named in honour of the seventeenth-century French botanist Charles Plumier, who traveled to the New World documenting many plant and animal species.
The common name “Frangipani” comes from an Italian noble family, a sixteenth-century marquess of which invented a plumeria-scented perfume. In Mexico, the Nahuatl (Aztec language) name for this plant is “cacalloxochitl” which means “crow flower.” It was used for many medicinal purposes such as salves and ointments. Depending on location, many other common names exist: “Kembang Kamboja” in Indonesia, “Temple Tree” or “Champa” in India, “Kalachuchi” in the Philippines, “Araliya” or “Pansal Mal” in Sri Lanka, “Champa” in Laos, “Lantom” or “Leelaawadee” in Thai.
Many English speakers also simply use the generic name “plumeria”. In several Pacific islands, such as Tahiti, Fiji, Hawai`i, Tonga and the Cook Islands Plumeria is used for making leis. In modern Polynesian culture, it can be worn by women to indicate their relationship status – over the right ear if seeking a relationship, and over the left if taken. P. alba is the national flower of Nicaragua and Laos, where it is known under the local name “Sacuanjoche” (Nicaragua) and “Champa” (Laos). Information Source: Wikipedia
The beautiful Plumeria comes in a wide variety of delightful colours and bloom virtually year round.
Plumeria (Frangipani) also known as the Lei flower, is native to warm tropical areas of the Pacific Islands, Caribbean, South America and Mexico.
Plumerias may grow to be large shrubs or even small trees in the Hawaiian Islands and in mild areas of the U.S on the mainland. In tropical regions, Plumeria may reach a height of 30’ to 40’ and half as wide. They have widely spaced thick succulent branches, round or pointed, long leather, fleshy leaves in clusters near the branch tips.
Plumeria are true tropical flowering trees, also known as Frangipani or the Temple Tree, and the fragrant flowers are often used to make Hawaiian leis. They may be grown in containers, in the ground, or in containers sunk in the ground.
During the months of active growth, ample sun, water and food are essential. Healthy plumeria will bloom regularly and abundantly when they receive at least 6 to 8 hours of full sun per day. They are heavy feeders and will bloom and grow vigorously with enough of the proper foods.
Plumeria love lots of water, but cannot tolerate wet feet, so they must be planted in fast draining soil or in beds with adequate drainage. The fragrance is wonderful with hints of jasmine.
This lovely beauty is blooming near the Taro fields of Ke’anae Peninsula, Maui Hawai’i.
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Carol Berliner
Wooooooooow! !Pure magic!! Instant fav!!
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo sweetheart!
mousechops
Beautiful…
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo nui, I am delighted you enjoy it!
Melissa Brett
Fantastic composition. Love the colours too.
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Melissa, thank you so much!
valzart
Beautiful capture sweetheART beautiful bloom lol! ;} happy hippy hugglez
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo nui Val!
Jonathan Bartlett
Ya, say that title 5 times fast…
Beautiful shot Sharon. Absolutely great focus.
Sharon Mau replied
:)
Mahalo Jonathan!
LisaR
Beautiful colour! Lovely composition!
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Lisa, thank you so much sweetheart!
KenWright
the oscar award for the most tags on a phototgraph goes to Sharon Mau!, love the image, love the little critter in that bloom.
Kia Ora from ken.
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha Ken, you are so funny :))
How are you my friend?
John Kowalski
Ahhhh!!!! I can almost smell the perfume Sharon! beautifully captured!!
Clio3
Beautiful flower, lovely pinbk. Great shot. Compliments.
DevineDayDreams
that is soooooooooooooooo beautiful!!!
Denis Molodkin
Magical capture, like the colours!
Di Jenkins
my fav flower and a fav shot! Beautiful!
kalaryder
Again, a lovely shot
down23
Perfect in every way! WOW! So wonderful! =)
Carla Jensen
Oh Wow!!!! Stunning image..Sharon!! Outstanding details and beautiful bright colors ! Love the rain drops as well! Fantastic work wtg!!
Jeanne Horak-D...
I can actually almost smell those… Beautiful diffuse light that realyl brings out the detail. Well done!
gerrardt
I think i may have to grow this as a indoor house plant—but my gosh it is so gorgeous…i want one now.
Béla Török
Amazing image, dear Sharon!
Fremme
beautiful image, love those flowers and you’ve captured them in their beauty, the colors, the rain drop, great job
Rainy
Beautiful one Sharon!
Jen Ryan
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Jen, thank you so much for featuring my work :))
Tracy Faught
It is very beautiful!! Well captured! ;]
Scott Hendricks
Wonderfully captured. The lighting is perfect and colors vibrant.
Kelly Cavanaugh
Beautiful colors and composition, Sharon! Congratulations!
AnnDixon
Truly gorgeous,
joyousmoon
Beautiful expression! Congratulations on your feature!
Ruth Maginness
WOW, what an incredible shot!!
Angie McKenzie
beautifully composed!!!! a wonderful addition to the series of these beautiful flowers!!!
congrats on your feature sharon!!!
lorilee
Sooooo pretty!!!!!!
Melissa Harry
wonderful colours!
genaro1
Beautiful shot
CarolM
Absolutely gorgeous!! So rich in color and the moisture on the blooms gives it that extra dose of beauty. Excellent image.
Martina Fagan
A great capture lovely colours:)
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo nui, thank you so much for your kindness!
Dyle Warren
Exquisite image Sharon of a most beautiful flower! You’ve captured it superbly!!
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo nui Dyle, it was such a lovely day. I love photographing the Plumeria in light misty rain. The overcast skies and atmosphere reveal the most beautiful colours.
terezadelpilar
A REFLECTION OF YOU SHARON:)
Sharon Mau replied
You are sweet, mahalo for your kindness dear Tereza
Ingz
this is sooo beautiful Sharon xxx
Johnny S
Just perfect Sharon, the blend of colours and contrast is great, it just “pops’.
kathy s gillen...
beautiful image
BigD
Excellent camera settings and work, Sharon
Renee Dawson
I can see why these are among your favorite Sharon. The color is beautiful!
Kymbo
Gorgeous capture!
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo!
George Lenz
can’t wait to photograph some of these when we go to Maui in October….these are very colorful and nicely composed…
Rebecca Bryson
ahhhhhhhhhhh I can smell the fragrant plumeria here in this photo, I miss those flowers, so beautiful and made lovely leis xoxox
Ann Van Breemen
Yes, it’s a gorgeous shade of pink. We have the common white and yellow ones by our units. I love them all.:)
Dave Corn
Breath taking….............excellent work!!
Kat36
Beautiful…
John Vandeven
Gorgeous flowers and a fantastic shot Sharon.
harmeet
So beautiful…
Richard VanWart
Perfect! Utterly exquisite: composition, framing, the flow throughout the lovely image, just delightful—great work! Cheers!
May Lattanzio
I am in love with this tree, its flower and its fragrance. I found a gold bracelet in a pawn shop yesterday made of small flowers. Can’t afford it – bah humbug. I lived in Key Largo where one grew on the circle, and when it bloomed it was pure heaven. You are so fortunate to live in Hawaii. I have always wanted to visit the untouristy areas – the farms and forests.
Sharon Mau replied
Aloha May, mahalo nui loa for your kind note. ‘Ae, yes, I am truly blessed to live and love here on this beautiful island. I wish you a bright and shiny day dearest May!
David Clark
what a great tropical shot – such wonderful atmosphere – I have several in my garden but I have not been able to get a red/pink one to grow—lovely – dave
helmutk
Lovely capture !
StopComplaining
beautiful shot!!
Paul Gibbons
Gorgeous colour and contrast, a great piece of work. Well done.
Jay Gross
Beautiful shot, and thanks for adding the great description and info. -J:
Steve Buffington
Wonderful capture Sharon!—Steve
Eva and Klaus ...
What an absolute stunner Sharon.
Pure perfection!
XX
Sharon Mau replied
Stunner…. I love that word! Mahalo Eva and Klaus!
Stephen Thomas
Great Photo! Very beautiful!
Silvia Ganora
Gorgeous colors! Really nice flowers too!
Sean Jansen
This is such a gorgeous color !! Beauty in symplicity !! awesome capture : )
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Sean, we enjoyed a light misty rain on this day and the natural light was perfect. Of all the lovely colours of Plumeria here on the island, this one is my favourite.
Trish Woodford
Gorgeous, perfectly composed, lovely vibrant colours :)
Brenda Thour
Stunning shot! Love the water drops on the flowers!
Colleen Farrell
What a beautiful floral! Such rich color and detail.
simonesphotos
Such a beautiful image Sharon, I really love the droplets too, gorgeous work :))
Michelle Legg
This is lovely – I love Frangapani’s. Their perfume is wonderful. Nice work.
Shanina Conway
What a gorgeous colour and capture…really lovely;)
Alan McMorris
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo for the feature Alan, I very much appreciate your kindness!
PamAmos
This is lovely….beautiful colours and composition…. beautifully focused
Pam :)
Rita Agostinelli
Sharon congratulations on your feature!!! This is a beautiful capture! Awesome composition! I love the soft colors of pink and the green of the leaves in this flower and the raindrops just make it a sweeter image! :)) Looking at this capture does bring joy and happiness..smiles to you Sharon! The place you call home is a wonderous place! :)
Mark Allen
Congratulations and well done!
Ty Beach
This is beautiful and speaks volumes!!
Tibby Steedly
STUNNING shot with such incredible colors and details. Congratulations, sweetie!!!
Karl Williams
This is a classic, Sharon!
Sharon Mau replied
Mahalo Karl, thank you so much! It is one of my favourites and I am happy you like it too!
laurav
Love the water, really makes this image!
Ralph Angelillo
Superb shot, Sharon !
Jenni77
gorgeous!
shawie
The essence of Hawai is well captured in this gorgeous image!! Aloha!!
Sheryl Kasper
This is beautiful, love the color and the lighting is great.
Martina Cross
Absolutely stunning with the water droplets!
Lisa G. Putman
Wow! Impeccable clarity and color!
Charuhas Images
Gorgeous colors.
Beve Brown-Clark
OOOOoooooOOOOOooo so beautiful and such a lovely presentation of this bloom!!
Liane Pinel
Wow…absolutely stunning!
artsthrufotos
absolutely gorgeous
Georgie Hart
What delicate beauty! Gorgeous.
David Clarke
Beautiful image, Sharon, gorgeous textures and colours!! Congratulations on all the features!!
JUSTART
beautiful shot
Andrea Ida Rausch
Oh…..I love these flowers! A beautiful shot, congrats on the feature!
pat gamwell
OVER-THE-TOP gorgeous!
Baynanno1
Beautiful image … much more so than the more common white ones we know here.
Tanya Bright
You have captured this beautifully. Stunning image, Sharon.
Angel Gold
Beautiful colour and my fave : ))
JayneLogan
Ooo! I’ve never seen this flower .. beautiful image!
paintbrush
Wonderful!
Janette Dengo
stunning flower… so crisp and inviting.
Danceintherain
magnificent !
Kathleen Hill
Beautiful image of a beautiful flower
Angel Gold
Just beautiful
Eivor Kuchta
Love the soft lighting, the wonderful colors, and the water drops!
chijude
I can see why this image has been appreciated and featured. Beautiful in all respects.
hsien-ku
red frangipanis! one of my favourite flowers – wore them in my hair when i was younger. such a lovely capture – perfect composition
Aimelle
totally beautiful ! love the colors and everything about it
JennyDean
fantastic :)
FallingHorse
Beautiful franginpanis :
) We are lucky enough to live in a tropical climate too and I recently came across a deep red one that I have not seen before:) Thanks for sharing them as well as the infodhphotography
Beautiful shot Sharon
Eugenio
:)) Gorgeous capture !!!
stelo
WOW…great colours!
janice( jinne...
this is so perfect!
A beautiful image-lovely capture!
-jinneyxx
InkandBrush
Looks like I can reach in and pick the flowers, they are stunnging!
Steve Liptrot
Excellent capture Sharon. Are you sure you have enough tags to go with the shot??
Sharon Mau replied
Hmmm, well they must help drive the traffic because this one sells. Aloha Steve, thank you so much :)
Kymie
Stunning photo, really beautiful
Themis
I can see why this flower is your favourite :-) Really good capture!
starz1300
wow
angelandspot
Beautiful! I love the color of the flower.
Deborah H. Benoit
Stunning!!!
Steve Buffington
This is a WOW flower shot Sharon. Really pops.—Steve
nishagandhi
wow!!
shadyuk
So Beautiful !
Victoria _Ts
This is absolutely stunning!!! Wonderful work!
Monika Juengling
Very beautiful, well done!
luanda
A SMASHING shot! I love ur works, Sharon! Love you as well! Mwah! DANIELA
Luca Renoldi
magnificent capture!
Gary Kenyon
Stunning, absolute perfection. What a lovely coloured flower.
Cheryl Fugate
Finally someone else from Hawaii ~~ :) Aloha!!! :) :) My favirote flower .. I love plumerias :) :) I am loving all your photos … making me miss home more than ever now !!! Love your work :)
Ann J. Przyojski
Stunning capture. Great clarity and color. Love these colored ones but the white/yellow smell better. I was married in Fiji where I had Frangipani’s in my hair and bouquet. The rain drops are the icing on the gorgeous capture.
Lucia Baldini
stunning!
Vikram Franklin
I love these flowers!
Amazing how they almost seem to radiate a glow. Top Shot!!
Lee-Anne Raffe...
Stunning and congrats on all your features
Caroline Lembke
beautiful flowers and a great shot!
fezoj64
What a fantastic shot, splendid great. ..Jozef
Ann J. Przyojski 28 days ago
Really beautiful capture
PJDesigns 27 days ago
Very Pretty!
GraceNotes 25 days ago
What beautiful, delicate flowers -a wonderful capture!
Lucindawind 21 days ago
I l ove these flowers but they dont grow here .. are they the ones used in Lei’s ?
David Gillies 20 days ago
This is beautiful, a lovely calm peaceful image!
victorpaul 20 days ago
So Nice Very Good Portrite
Kieran O'Connor 20 days ago
This really screams Hawaii to me :)
Not a big fan of flower shots, but this has impressed me Sharon, it’s gorgeous!
Tallow 17 days ago
great shot
Linda Bianic 17 days ago
Abslolute beauty here,, I saw white ones in Australia,, and the aroma is devine,,, i searched here at home for some aromatherapy oils,and found some,,,,, the scent is pure heaven here in winter!!
Solomon Walker 16 days ago
simply beautiful glow of nature prettiness…amazing photo!
Maria Draper 13 days ago
love the contrast…
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Maria, thank you :))
Susanne Correa 13 days ago
Sharon Mau replied 12 days ago
Aloha Susanne, thank you so much for featuring my work :)))