Tai Surprise

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Tai Surprise

Flower colors: White, Cream, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red. Flower size: 4 inches. Fragrance: Fragrant. Growth habit: Well-Branched.

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Description

Tai Surprise 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 multiple colors including white, cream, yellow, orange, and pink with an orange center, an orange throat, pink edges, a red reverse, and pattern notes of veined. Flower size is listed as 4 inches. Fragrance is described as fragrant. Growth and bloom notes describe well-branched growth and a heavy bloomer. Additional comparison details include leaf shape: elliptic and petal shape or type: elliptical.

Tai Surprise plumeria photo
Photo notePlease be aware that all computer monitors may show slight differences in color.

Traits and Characteristics

Flower27 listed / 3 openListed: Primary flower colors, Secondary flower color, Flower center color +24 moreNeeds: Season / temperature response, Bloom age response, Petal twist
Flower Color
Primary flower colorsWhite, Cream, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Red
Secondary flower colorPink
Flower center colorOrange
Flower throat colorOrange
Edge colorPink
Reverse colorRed
Flower Size
Flower center sizeLarge
Flower throat sizeLarge
Flower Size4 inches
Flower Size Varies4 inches | 3 1/2-4 1/2 inches
Pattern & Color Response
Center / throat patternStarburst
Flower color patternVeined
Color behavior / fadingHolds Color Well
Season / temperature response Information needed
Sun exposure responseThe labeled no-direct-sun greenhouse photo is mostly pale cream and pink, while outdoor and coastal photos show stronger pink, red, and orange tones.
Bloom age response Information needed
Petal Form
Petal count5
Petal shapeElliptical
Petal widthWide
Petal tipRounded
Petal Movement & Flower Type
Petal reflexModerate
Petal twist Information needed
Petal curlRecurved
Flower type / opening formOverlapping Form
Petal Arrangement
Petal edgeSmooth
Petal overlapModerate
Petal spacingSlight Overlap
Petal Texture & Substance
Petal textureStrong
Petal surfaceSmooth
Petal substanceThick
Bloom2 listed / 6 openListed: Blooming habit, Bloom frequencyNeeds: Bloom season, Flower production, Keeping quality +3 more
Bloom Habit & Season
Blooming habitHeavy Bloomer
Bloom frequencyHeavy Bloomer
Bloom season Information needed
Bloom Performance
Flower production Information needed
Keeping quality Information needed
Fade tendency Information needed
Rain tolerance Information needed
Heat performance Information needed
Fragrance4 listed / 2 openListed: Fragrance present, Fragrance profile, Fragrance family +1 moreNeeds: Fragrance strength, Fragrance timing
Presence & Strength
Fragrance presentreported
Fragrance strength Information needed
Scent Profile & Timing
Fragrance profileFragrant
Fragrance familyFragrant
Fragrance timing Information needed
Fragrance notesFragrant | Sweet
Tree4 listed / 5 openListed: Growth class, Growth habit, Canopy density +1 moreNeeds: Growth rate, Vigor, Branching +2 more
Growth
Growth classCompact
Growth habitWell-Branched
Growth rate Information needed
Vigor Information needed
Form & Garden Use
Branching Information needed
Canopy densityDense
Container suitability Information needed
Landscape suitability Information needed
Tree size / habit notesThe broader plant photograph and Jungle Jack's trusted source show a semi-compact, well-branched tree that flowers heavily even when small.
Seed / Reproduction2 listed / 5 openListed: Seed production, Seed pod behaviorNeeds: Pod reliability, Pod color, Pod shape +2 more
Seed & Pod Production
Seed productionYes
Seed pod behaviorYes
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 onceHeavy Cluster
Bloom presentationOutward-Facing
Stalk Details
Stalk color Information needed
Stalk texture Information needed
Pubescence Information needed
Leaves13 listed / 5 openListed: Leaf shape, Leaf base, Leaf tip +10 moreNeeds: Leaf length, Leaf width, New leaf color +2 more
Leaf Shape & Size
Leaf shapeElliptic
Leaf baseTapered
Leaf tipAcuminate
Leaf sizeLarge
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 textureLeathery
Leaf surfaceSmooth
Leaf glossSemi-Gloss
VariegationNone
Leaf notesApproved photos show large dark-green elliptic leaves with tapered bases, acuminate tips, prominent pale midribs and lateral veins, smooth margins, and semi-gloss leathery 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 asThai Surprise, Thaisurprise, JJ Tai Surprise
Original name Information needed
Name notes Information needed
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
First known year Information needed
Year named Information needed
PSA registration / tracking number Information needed
PSA status Information needed
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: Beautiful multi-colored plumeria with wonderfully scented 4" pink blooms that last forever . Lots of red veining on the overlapping petals and we love that little upturned edge. Thick cupped petals, large yellow orange center, sweet vanilla fragrance, and nice sized clusters over a very long season. Semi-compact, heavy blooming tree, even when small. This plumeria was in one of our more remote fields and somehow we overlooked it. We think you'll be as delightfully surprised as we were.</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/tai-surprise/">Log in</a><a href="https://plumeriadatabase.com/create-contributor-account/?redirect_to=https://plumeriadatabase.com/cultivars/tai-surprise/">Create account</a></p></div></details></div>
Known Seedlings
Known seedlings
  • Information needed

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Collections1 listed / 1 openListed: CollectionsNeeds: Collection notes
CollectionsJungle Jack
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RegistrationNot listed
Approved public photos8
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Tai Surprise plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Tai Surprise – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo Thailand / Jungle Jack's Plumeria source
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalWhiteCenterOrangeThroatYellowHalo / RingPeachPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorWhite Center colorOrange Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorPeach Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Tai Surprise plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Tai Surprise – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo Vista, California, United States
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalWhiteSecondary PetalPinkCenterYellowThroatWarm yellowHalo / RingPinkPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorWhite Secondary flower colorPink Center colorYellow Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorPink Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Tai Surprise plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Tai Surprise – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPale pinkSecondary PetalWhiteCenterRedThroatYellowPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorWhite Center colorRed Throat colorYellow Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Tai Surprise plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Tai Surprise – Jungle Jack source photo

Whole Plant / Tree
Colors visible in this photo
FoliageDeep greenBranchDark brownFlowerPale pinkAccentMagenta pink
Tai Surprise plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Tai Surprise – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPale pinkSecondary PetalWhiteCenterOrange-yellowThroatGolden yellowHalo / RingCreamPetal EdgeDeep pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorWhite Center colorOrange Throat colorGold Halo or ring colorCream Petal edge colorRed Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Tai Surprise plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Tai Surprise – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalPeachCenterYellowThroatOrangeHalo / RingPeachPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorPeach Center colorYellow Throat colorOrange Halo or ring colorPeach Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Tai Surprise plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Tai Surprise – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalPale pinkCenterOrangeThroatYellowHalo / RingPale pinkPetal EdgeDeep pink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorPink Center colorOrange Throat colorYellow Halo or ring colorPink Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternGradient Throat sizeMedium Petal typeObovate
Tai Surprise plumeria flower - Jungle Jack source photo

Tai Surprise – Jungle Jack source photo

Flower Photo
Colors visible in this photo
Primary PetalPinkSecondary PetalWhiteCenterOrangeThroatGoldHalo / RingYellowPetal EdgePink
Traits visible in this photo
Primary flower colorPink Secondary flower colorWhite Center colorOrange Throat colorGold Halo or ring colorYellow Petal edge colorPink Petal color patternVeins 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.