Marco Polo

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Marco Polo

Flower colors: Pink, Yellow, Red, Orange. Flower size: 4 inches. Fragrance: Strong Scent. Growth habit: Compact.

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Description

Marco Polo 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 pink, yellow, red, and orange flowers with an orange center, an orange throat, pink edges, a red reverse, and pattern notes of rainbow. Flower size is listed as 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 inches. Fragrance is described as strong scent, with strong intensity. Growth and bloom notes describe compact growth and a great bloomer. Additional comparison details include leaf shape: elliptic and petal shape or type: elliptical.

Marco Polo plumeria photo
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Traits and Characteristics

Flower23 listed / 7 openListed: Primary flower colors, Flower center color, Flower throat color +20 moreNeeds: Secondary flower color, Flower center size, Color behavior / fading +4 more
Flower Color
Primary flower colorsPink, Yellow, Red, Orange
Secondary flower color Information needed
Flower center colorOrange
Flower throat colorOrange
Edge colorPink
Reverse colorRed
Flower Size
Flower center size Information needed
Flower throat sizeMedium
Flower Size4 inches or larger
Flower Size Varies3 1/2-4 1/2 inches
Pattern & Color Response
Center / throat patternGradient
Flower color patternRainbow
Color behavior / fading Information needed
Season / temperature responseJungle Jack's trusted source reports that cooler-weather flowers can resemble Jenny; with added heat, the orange center intensifies and mottling becomes more visible. Approved photographs also show a range from pale cream, gold, and pink to saturated red and orange.
Sun exposure response Information needed
Bloom age response Information needed
Petal Form
Petal count Information needed
Petal shapeElliptical
Petal widthWide
Petal tipSlightly Pointed
Petal Movement & Flower Type
Petal reflexModerate
Petal twist Information needed
Petal curlRecurved
Flower type / opening formVariable Form
Petal Arrangement
Petal edgeSmooth
Petal overlapModerate
Petal spacingSlight Overlap
Petal Texture & Substance
Petal texture? Needs petal surface review
Petal surfaceGrainy
Petal substanceThick
Bloom2 listed / 6 openListed: Blooming habit, Flower productionNeeds: Bloom frequency, Bloom season, Keeping quality +3 more
Bloom Habit & Season
Blooming habitGreat Bloomer
Bloom frequency Information needed
Bloom season Information needed
Bloom Performance
Flower productionGreat Bloomer
Keeping quality Information needed
Fade tendency Information needed
Rain tolerance Information needed
Heat performance Information needed
Fragrance4 listed / 2 openListed: Fragrance present, Fragrance strength, Fragrance profile +1 moreNeeds: Fragrance timing, Fragrance notes
Presence & Strength
Fragrance presentYes
Fragrance strengthStrong
Scent Profile & Timing
Fragrance profileStrong Scent
Fragrance familyFragrant | Floral
Fragrance timing Information needed
Fragrance notes Information needed
Tree2 listed / 7 openListed: Growth class, Growth habitNeeds: Growth rate, Vigor, Branching +4 more
Growth
Growth classCompact | Compact to Semi-Compact | Medium
Growth habitCompact
Growth rate Information needed
Vigor Information needed
Form & Garden Use
Branching Information needed
Canopy density Information needed
Container suitability Information needed
Landscape suitability Information needed
Tree size / habit notes Information needed
Seed / Reproduction0 listed / 7 openNeeds: Seed production, Seed pod behavior, Pod reliability +4 more
Seed & Pod Production
Seed production Information needed
Seed pod behavior Information needed
Pod reliability Information needed
Pod & Seed Details
Pod color Information needed
Pod shape Information needed
Seed viability Information needed
Germination rate Information needed
Propagation0 listed / 6 openNeeds: Rooting difficulty, Rooting speed, Cutting success +3 more
Cuttings & Rooting
Rooting difficulty Information needed
Rooting speed Information needed
Cutting success Information needed
Grafting & Best Method
Grafting difficulty Information needed
Graft compatibility Information needed
Best propagation method Information needed
Inflorescence6 listed / 5 openListed: Inflorescence size, Inflorescence shape, Bud color +3 moreNeeds: Inflorescence height, Inflorescence width, Stalk color +2 more
Size & Shape
Inflorescence sizeLarge
Inflorescence shapeRounded
Inflorescence height Information needed
Inflorescence width Information needed
Buds & Bloom Display
Bud colorRed
Bud countHigh
Flowers open at onceMany
Bloom presentationOutward-Facing
Stalk Details
Stalk color Information needed
Stalk texture Information needed
Pubescence Information needed
Leaves10 listed / 8 openListed: Leaf shape, Leaf tip, Leaf color +7 moreNeeds: Leaf base, Leaf size, Leaf length +5 more
Leaf Shape & Size
Leaf shapeElliptic
Leaf base Information needed
Leaf tipAcuminate
Leaf size Information needed
Leaf length Information needed
Leaf width Information needed
Leaf Color & Veins
Leaf colorDark Green
New leaf color Information needed
Vein prominenceStrong
Midrib colorPale Green
Petiole
Petiole length Information needed
Petiole color Information needed
Leaf Surface & Edge
Leaf marginSmooth
Leaf texture Information needed
Leaf surfaceSmooth
Leaf glossSemi-Gloss
VariegationNone
Leaf notesApproved photos show broad elongated dark-green leaves with acuminate tips, pale prominent midribs, strong lateral veins, smooth margins, and semi-gloss upper surfaces.

These traits update from the structured cultivar record. Use them as comparison clues, not proof of identity by themselves.

Name, Parentage & Relationships4 sections
Name & AKA
Also known as? No AKAs listed yet, Marco Polo JJ, JJ Marco Polo
Original name Information needed
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Parentage
Parentage type Information needed
Seedling of / parentage Information needed
Pod parent Information needed
Pollen parent Information needed
Parentage confidence Information needed
Origin & History
OriginatorJungle Jack
IntroducerJungle Jack
Country of originThailand
Region of origin Information needed
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Year named Information needed
PSA registration / tracking number Information needed
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Registration authority Information needed
Registered by Information needed
Year registered Information needed
Year submitted Information needed
PSA historical record notes Information needed
History / Story<span class="pdb-inline-current-value">Jungle Jack's source description: This might be our most famous `lost' plumeria. The good news is we've found it, and you'll want this one in your collection. Stunning 3-4" red, orange, pink and yellow plumeria. Painted appearance on the thick petals. In cool weather, the flowers resemble Jenny, and with a little bit of heat, the orange center pops and gorgeous mottling appears. Wonderful strong floral scent. Prolific, very reliable bloomer. Strong semi-compact to medium grower, and a great bloomer with lovely foliage.</span> <div class="pdb-inline-tools"><details class="pdb-inline-suggest pdb-inline-login-gate"><summary>Suggest correction</summary><div class="pdb-inline-panel"><p>To suggest a change, please log in or create a contributor account. Suggestions are reviewed before they change the record.</p><p class="pdb-inline-action-row"><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/verifier-login/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/marco-polo/">Log in</a><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/create-contributor-account/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/marco-polo/">Create account</a></p></div></details></div>
Known Seedlings
Known seedlings

Identification Assistance

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Collections1 listed / 1 openListed: CollectionsNeeds: Collection notes
CollectionsJungle Jack
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RegistrationNot listed
Approved public photos13
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Photo evidence

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13 reviewed photos

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Marco Polo plumeria photo

Marco Polo plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2010-07-25 East Texas / Beaumont area estimate
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalCream whiteCenterYellowThroatOrangeHalo / RingGolden yellowPetal EdgeDeep pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorMulticolor Secondary flower colorWhite Center colorYellow Throat colorOrange Halo or ring colorYellow Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marco Polo plumeria photo

Marco Polo plumeria photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalCreamCenterOrange-redThroatOrangeHalo / RingYellow-creamPetal EdgeDeep pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorCream Center colorOrange Throat colorOrange Halo or ring colorYellow Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeLarge Petal typeBroad
Marco Polo plumeria photo

Marco Polo plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2014-03-22
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalCreamCenterDeep redThroatOrangeHalo / RingCreamPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorCream Center colorRed Throat colorOrange Halo or ring colorCream Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marco Polo plumeria photo

Marco Polo plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2014-04-16
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalYellowCenterOrangeThroatGoldPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorYellow Center colorOrange Throat colorGold Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marco Polo plumeria photo

Marco Polo plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2014-05-12
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPink-magentaSecondary PetalWarm yellowThroatGolden yellowPetal EdgeDeep pinkCenterDark reddish brown
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorMulticolor Secondary flower colorYellow Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorCream Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marco Polo plumeria photo

Marco Polo plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2015-07-13
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalCreamCenterDeep redThroatGolden yellowHalo / RingPale creamPetal EdgeMagenta pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorCream Center colorRed Throat colorGold Halo or ring colorCream Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marco Polo plumeria photo

Marco Polo plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2015-07-25
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalCreamCenterDeep redThroatYellowHalo / RingCreamPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorCream Center colorRed Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorCream Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marco Polo plumeria photo

Marco Polo plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2016-03-18
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalCreamCenterOrange-yellowThroatYellowHalo / RingGolden yellowPetal EdgeDeep pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorMulticolor Secondary flower colorCream Center colorYellow Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorYellow Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marco Polo plumeria photo

Marco Polo plumeria photo

Flower Photo 2016-04-12
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalCreamSecondary PetalPinkCenterOrange-brownThroatGolden yellowHalo / RingYellowPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorCream Secondary flower colorPink Center colorOrange Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorYellow Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marco Polo plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Marco Polo – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalOrange-yellowCenterGolden yellowThroatYellowHalo / RingCreamPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorMulticolor Secondary flower colorOrange Center colorGold Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorCream Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marco Polo plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Marco Polo – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalDeep pinkSecondary PetalGolden yellowCenterOrange-redThroatYellowHalo / RingWarm orangePetal EdgePale pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorYellow Center colorOrange Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorOrange Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marco Polo plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Marco Polo – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalWhiteCenterYellowThroatGolden yellowHalo / RingPale yellowPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorMulticolor Secondary flower colorWhite Center colorYellow Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorYellow Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Marco Polo plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Marco Polo – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalCreamCenterGolden yellowThroatYellowHalo / RingPale creamPetal EdgeDeep pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorMulticolor Secondary flower colorCream Center colorYellow Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorCream Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Important limitationPhoto-derived observations are not proof of identity. Color and form can change with temperature, humidity, light, bloom age, season, camera settings, and display settings. Compare all traits with a known live cultivar from a knowledgeable source. See the photo guide.