Heat Wave
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Heat Wave
Flower colors: Yellow, Orange, Peach, Pink, Red. Fragrance: Fragrant. Growth habit: Compact | Semi-Compact | Vigorous.
Description
Heat Wave is a plumeria cultivar originated by Jungle Jack and associated with Jungle Jack's Plumeria, with source location listed as Thailand. Available flower details describe yellow, orange, peach, pink, and red flowers with an orange center, an orange throat, pink edges, a pink reverse, and pattern notes of rainbow. Flower size is listed as 3 to 4 inches. Fragrance is listed as fragrant. Growth and bloom notes describe compact, semi-compact, and vigorous growth. Additional comparison details include leaf notes: Elliptic and petal notes: Elliptical. History notes add: This Gina seedling will swamp you in color, absolutely fantastic.

AKA / Name Notes
| Also known as | JJ Heat Wave Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| Original name | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Name notes | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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Parentage
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| Seedling of / parentage | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Pod parent | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Pollen parent | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Parentage confidence | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
Reported parentage should be treated as a research clue until source-backed.
Traits and Characteristics
Flower
| Flower Color | |
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| Primary flower colors | Yellow, Orange, Peach, Pink, Red Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Secondary flower color | Pink Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Flower center color | Orange Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Flower throat color | Orange Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Edge color | Pink Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Reverse color | Pink Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Flower Size | |
| Flower center size | Small Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Flower throat size | Small Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Flower Size | 3-4 inches Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Flower Size Varies | 3-4 inches Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Pattern & Color Response | |
| Center / throat pattern | Gradient Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Flower color pattern | Rainbow Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Color behavior / fading | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Season / temperature response | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Sun exposure response | The approved labeled shade photograph is pale cream, yellow, peach, and pink; stronger-light photographs show saturated orange, hot-pink, and red flowers. Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Bloom age response | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petal Form | |
| Petal count | 5 Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petal shape | Elliptical Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petal width | Wide Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petal tip | Rounded Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petal Movement & Flower Type | |
| Petal reflex | Moderate Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petal twist | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petal curl | Recurved Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Flower type / opening form | Variable Form Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petal Arrangement | |
| Petal edge | Smooth Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petal overlap | Moderate Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petal spacing | Slight Overlap Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petal Texture & Substance | |
| Petal texture | Strong Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petal surface | Smooth Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petal substance | Thick Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
Bloom
| Bloom Habit & Season | |
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| Blooming habit | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Bloom frequency | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Bloom season | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Bloom Performance | |
| Flower production | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Keeping quality | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Fade tendency | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Rain tolerance | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Heat performance | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
Fragrance
| Presence & Strength | |
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| Fragrance present | Yes Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Fragrance strength | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Scent Profile & Timing | |
| Fragrance profile | Fragrant Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Fragrance family | Fragrant Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Fragrance timing | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Fragrance notes | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
Tree
| Growth | |
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| Growth class | Compact | Semi-Compact | Vigorous Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Growth habit | Compact | Semi-Compact | Vigorous Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Growth rate | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Vigor | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Form & Garden Use | |
| Branching | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Canopy density | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Container suitability | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Landscape suitability | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Tree size / habit notes | Jungle Jack's trusted source describes a thick-wooded, vigorous, semi-compact tree. Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
Seed / Reproduction
| Seed & Pod Production | |
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| Pod reliability | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Pod & Seed Details | |
| Pod color | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Pod shape | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Seed viability | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Germination rate | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
Propagation
| Cuttings & Rooting | |
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| Cutting success | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Grafting & Best Method | |
| Grafting difficulty | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Graft compatibility | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Best propagation method | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
Inflorescence
| Size & Shape | |
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| Inflorescence size | Large Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Inflorescence shape | Rounded Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Inflorescence height | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Inflorescence width | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Buds & Bloom Display | |
| Bud color | Red Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Bud count | High Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Flowers open at once | Many Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Bloom presentation | Outward-Facing Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Stalk Details | |
| Stalk color | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Stalk texture | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Pubescence | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
Leaves
| Leaf Shape & Size | |
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| Leaf shape | Elliptic Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Leaf base | Tapered Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Leaf tip | Acuminate Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Leaf size | Large Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Leaf length | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Leaf width | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Leaf Color & Veins | |
| Leaf color | Dark Green Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| New leaf color | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Vein prominence | Strong Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Midrib color | Pale Green Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petiole | |
| Petiole length | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Petiole color | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Leaf Surface & Edge | |
| Leaf margin | Smooth Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Leaf texture | Leathery Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Leaf surface | Smooth Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Leaf gloss | Glossy Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Variegation | None Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Leaf notes | Approved photos show large dark-green elliptic leaves with tapered bases, acuminate tips, prominent pale midribs and lateral veins, smooth margins, and thick glossy surfaces. Jungle Jack's trusted source reports coral-colored new leaves and branch tips. Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
These traits update from the structured cultivar record. Use them as comparison clues, not proof of identity by themselves.
Identification Assistance
This record gathers comparison clues from source records and photos. A plumeria should not be positively identified from one trait or one photo alone.
Verifier / Source Status
Photo & Color Notes
Flower color can vary with heat, light, bloom age, season, camera settings, and monitor display. Compare several approved photos when possible.
Origin & History
| Originator | Jungle Jack Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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| Introducer | Jungle Jack Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Country of origin | Thailand Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Region of origin | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| First known year | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Year named | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| PSA registration / tracking number | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| PSA status | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Registration authority | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Registered by | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Year registered | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| Year submitted | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| PSA historical record notes | Information needed Suggest valueTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
| History / Story | Jungle Jack's source description: Absolutely stunning, thick petaled, bright orange and fuchsia flowers that seem to shimmer with the heat. 3-4" blooms can form pagoda tips. Even the new leaves and branch tips are a beautiful coral color on a thick wooded, vigorous, semi-compact tree. Gorgeous thick, glossy leaves. This Gina seedling will swamp you in color, absolutely fantastic. Cinnamon scent. Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
Only PSA status CR means officially registered. Other PSA codes are tracking statuses. Historical notes may require verifier interpretation.
Known Seedlings
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Collections
| Collections | Jungle Jack Suggest correctionTo suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record. |
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Photo reference
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Flower
10 approved photos
Photo by: Jungle Jack's Plumeria

Details for comparison
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- Photo credit
- Jungle Jack's Plumeria
- Photo type
- Flower
- File name
- 01-heat-wave-68ce25_f4506cdace9a4f4ba423cf5a20a497d5-mv2.png.png
- Location
- Thailand / Jungle Jack's Plumeria source
Photo by: Jungle Jack's Plumeria

Details for comparison
Weather and condition details may be submitter-provided or estimated from third-party sources. Use them as helpful context, not as a guarantee.
- Photo credit
- Jungle Jack's Plumeria
- Photo type
- Flower
- File name
- 02-heat-wave-68ce25_c72090c540c2405cb0e68154be1aaa7a-mv2.png.png
- Location
- Thailand / Jungle Jack's Plumeria source
Photo by: Jungle Jack's Plumeria

Details for comparison
Weather and condition details may be submitter-provided or estimated from third-party sources. Use them as helpful context, not as a guarantee.
- Photo credit
- Jungle Jack's Plumeria
- Photo type
- Flower
- File name
- 03-heat-wave-68ce25_e5836e7aa524467f8af95d9da3811ab3-mv2.png.png
Photo by: Jungle Jack's Plumeria

Details for comparison
Weather and condition details may be submitter-provided or estimated from third-party sources. Use them as helpful context, not as a guarantee.
- Photo credit
- Jungle Jack's Plumeria
- Photo type
- Flower
- File name
- 04-heat-wave-68ce25_aac331838f484938b68f1f4b9e62a8ba-mv2.jpg.jpg
Photo by: Jungle Jack's Plumeria

Details for comparison
Weather and condition details may be submitter-provided or estimated from third-party sources. Use them as helpful context, not as a guarantee.
- Photo credit
- Jungle Jack's Plumeria
- Photo type
- Flower
- File name
- 05-heat-wave-68ce25_ccb4999afadc42a7aa7e1c409959223d-mv2.png.png
- Location
- Vista, California, United States
Photo by: Jungle Jack's Plumeria

Details for comparison
Weather and condition details may be submitter-provided or estimated from third-party sources. Use them as helpful context, not as a guarantee.
- Photo credit
- Jungle Jack's Plumeria
- Photo type
- Flower
- File name
- 06-heat-wave-68ce25_0fb378bd196d482ab44e21801afc2f51-mv2.png.png
Photo by: Jungle Jack's Plumeria

Details for comparison
Weather and condition details may be submitter-provided or estimated from third-party sources. Use them as helpful context, not as a guarantee.
- Photo credit
- Jungle Jack's Plumeria
- Photo type
- Flower
- File name
- 07-heat-wave-68ce25_ac1489460f09442f86f0dddeb8a7b535-mv2.jpg.jpg
Photo by: Jungle Jack's Plumeria

Details for comparison
Weather and condition details may be submitter-provided or estimated from third-party sources. Use them as helpful context, not as a guarantee.
- Photo credit
- Jungle Jack's Plumeria
- Photo type
- Flower
- File name
- 08-heat-wave-68ce25_4f5b5863896e4e2abc00cf0a9d454e66-mv2.jpg.jpg
Photo by: Jungle Jack's Plumeria

Details for comparison
Weather and condition details may be submitter-provided or estimated from third-party sources. Use them as helpful context, not as a guarantee.
- Photo credit
- Jungle Jack's Plumeria
- Photo type
- Flower
- File name
- 09-heat-wave-68ce25_35759e2387d14fe6b047e579d3895e74-mv2.jpg.jpg
Photo by: Jungle Jack's Plumeria

Details for comparison
Weather and condition details may be submitter-provided or estimated from third-party sources. Use them as helpful context, not as a guarantee.
- Photo credit
- Jungle Jack's Plumeria
- Photo type
- Flower
- File name
- 10-heat-wave-68ce25_580bfda1fadf4910a9064c4a6a1637e7-mv2.jpg.jpg
