What is Pua Kenikeni?

Fagraea berteroana (orth. variant F. berteriana), commonly known as the pua keni keni, pua kenikeni or perfume flower tree, is a small spreading tree or a large shrub which grows in the sub-tropics, where temperatures are 10 °C or more.

How big do Puakenikeni get?

Puakenikeni can grow to 50 feet in the wild, but is usually restricted to about 15 feet in a garden, to keep its flowers within reach.

How fast do Puakenikeni grow?

Growth rate Slow, 0.3–0.5 m/yr (12–20 in). Main agroforestry uses Homegardens, wild- life habitat, ornamental. Main products Flowers, wood.

Can you grow Puakenikeni?

Puakenikeni is a fast growing plant, and is efficient in taking up nutrients if adequately watered, Light fertilizing with a 10-30-10 or 10-20-20 type fertilizer is recommended, because over-fertilizing will create vegetative growth at the expense of flowers.

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What does Puakenikeni smell like?

Hawaiian Scent The Puakenikeni flower is found on the Hawaiian Islands but is also available by some mainland florists. This Hawaiian scent is strong, and reminds one of the beautiful gardenia. The puakenikeni flower colors can range anywhere from white-ish yellow to orange and even to rich gold.

How do you store Puakenikeni?

Open white flowers can be stored at room temperature for up to 3-days. While most lei do well in dry plastic bags kept in the refrigerator, the exception is puakenikeni which turns brown if refrigerated. Instead, keep it between damp paper towels in a flat container set in a cool, dark place.

Is Puakenikeni poisonous?

Although this species is related to stricknine(sp?) this plant has no toxic sap or plant parts. The fruits are not tasteful nor do they have anything to offer in the fleshy seed department either.

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Is Puakenikeni native?

Indigenous to Northern Australia and the Caroline Islands, the pua kenikeni can be found growing from near sea level to about the 3500 feet in elevation. Widely spread throughout the Pacific, it was introduced to Hawai’i in modern times as an ornamental addition to the garden.

How do I get my Puakenikeni to bloom?