Plumeria

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.

Safe Alternatives

These plants provide a similar look but are non-toxic to pets: