Plumeria
Plumeria rubra
Dogs: Mild
Cats: Mild
Plant Information
Frangipani, Hawaiian Lei Flower, Temple Tree
Apocynaceae
outdoor
Mildly Toxic
Toxicity Details
milky sap, bark, leaves
Terpenoids, cardiac glycosides (low concentration)
1 to 4 hours
mild
Symptoms to Watch For
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Skin irritation from sap
- Drooling
What to Do
Monitor at home. Wash sap from skin. Despite being in the same family as Oleander, Plumeria is far less toxic. Contact vet if symptoms are severe or prolonged.
About Plumeria
Plumeria (Frangipani) produces intensely fragrant tropical flowers used in Hawaiian leis. While it's in the Apocynaceae family (same as deadly Oleander), Plumeria has much lower toxin concentrations and typically causes only mild GI upset and skin irritation.