You saw the Cyndi Moragne plumeria on a nursery list, and now you want to know what the flower actually looks like. You may also have noticed that some lists spell it Cindy, and wondered if that is the same plant.
It is. Sellers list the cyndi moragne plumeria as a creamy white to soft yellow Moragne hybrid with a yellow center and a sweet scent. Documentation is thin, so this page separates what is reported from what is not well documented.
Cyndi Moragne Plumeria at a Glance
| Trait | Details |
|---|---|
| Color | Creamy white with a large, bright yellow center per one seller; soft yellow with slight white edges and a pink band on the petal back per another |
| Flower size | About 4 inches in two descriptions; 3 1/2 inches in one listing’s data table |
| Petal shape | Overlapping, thick and firm, with inner edges that curl up slightly |
| Fragrance | Sweet in both listings; one description calls it a blend of spicy and sweet |
| Bloom season | Not well documented; described as an excellent bloomer |
| Growth habit | Medium tall with a strong structure, smaller than many Moragnes; about 12 to 24 inches of growth per year per one listing |
| Leaf | Not well documented |
| Species or parentage | Daisy Wilcox x Scott Pratt, from one nursery listing |
| Breeder or origin | Moragne line from Kauai, Hawaii; individual breeder credit not well documented |
| Registration | PSA number 149, from one nursery listing; not independently confirmed |
Two nursery listings describe this plant, Florida Colors Nursery under Cyndi and Brad’s Buds and Blooms under Cindy. A Plumeria Society of America newsletter also calls the plant white. Parentage, registration and the growth rate rest on the Florida Colors listing alone, so treat them as one reported account.
What Cyndi Moragne Looks Like
The flower
One seller gives the base color as creamy white, with a large yellow center it calls bright. The other sees soft yellow petals with slight white edges. That is the same pale flower read with more weight on the yellow.
The petals overlap and are thick and firm, which is why one listing recommends the flower for lei making. Both sellers note that the inner edge of each petal curls up a little, giving the bloom a cupped feel. That curl is the most distinctive detail in the descriptions.
Size is reported two ways. Both written descriptions say about 4 inches across, while one data table says 3 1/2 inches. Plan on a flower in the 3 1/2 to 4 inch range.
Flowers are said to form large, solid clusters with many blooms, and the keeping quality is rated excellent. One seller reports a pink band on the back of each petal, a trait shared with its Daisy Wilcox parent. How the color shifts with heat, light or bloom age is not well documented.
Leaves and branches
Both listings describe the plant as medium tall. One adds that it stays smaller than many Moragnes, which can get quite large. Leaf shape, color and size are not well documented, and mature height in a container is not given.
Cyndi Moragne Fragrance
Both listings call the scent sweet. One written description is a little richer and calls it a blend of spicy and sweet. A finer breakdown of notes is not documented.
How to Tell Cyndi Moragne Apart From Look Alikes
Several Moragne cultivars and their parents are pale flowers with warm centers. This table compares Cyndi with four that people may confuse with it.
| Cultivar | Color and pattern | Petal shape | Fragrance | Key tell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cyndi Moragne | Creamy white to soft yellow, large yellow center, pink band on the back | Overlapping, thick, inner edges curled up | Sweet, slightly spicy | Pale yellow white face with curled inner petal edges |
| Edi Moragne | White with a yellow center; some listings add a thin pink rim and a pink band underneath | Broad, overlapping | Jasmine | Pink edge or reverse in many descriptions |
| Daisy Wilcox | Opens light pink and fades toward creamy white, strong yellow throat | Broad, rounded | Spicy | Starts pink and loses color |
| Mary Moragne | Cream pink with an orange center and a pink band underneath | Slightly overlapping | Spicy yet sweet | Pink tone and an orange, not yellow, center |
| Jeannie Moragne | Reddish pink with a large orange center | Narrow, slightly pointed tips | Sweet, rose | Red tones, not white |
Edi Moragne is the closest match, since both are white with yellow centers and both can show pink on the back. Look at the petal edge and the face of the bloom.
Edi is often described with a thin pink rim. Cyndi reads creamier or more yellow, with the curled inner edge as its tell.
Moragne plants are often sold as unflowered cuttings, so a wrong label can go unnoticed for a year or more. Ask the seller for a bloom photo of the parent plant.
Documentation of Cyndi is so thin that no reliable list of its common mislabels exists. The white and yellow plumeria page covers the wider group of white and gold cultivars.
Growing Cyndi Moragne
Variety specific growing notes are limited.
One listing calls the growth habit medium at roughly 12 to 24 inches a year, with a strong structure. The other calls it a medium tall tree, unlike many Moragnes that get quite large. That makes it one of the easier Moragnes to keep in bounds.
Cold tolerance, sun or heat sensitivity, rooting difficulty and container suitability are not well documented. Use the general plumeria care guide for soil, water, feeding and winter protection, and expect the same rules as any Hawaiian hybrid until better data appears.
The thick, firm petals and excellent keeping quality suggest a flower that holds up after cutting. That is the seller’s description rather than a tested result.
Origin and History
William Middleton Moragne Sr. managed Grove Farm on Kauai and began plumeria breeding in 1950. Grove Farm’s history records his first controlled cross in 1953, using pollen from a dark red Scott Pratt on four light pink Daisy Wilcox flowers.
The cross gave 283 seedlings, and he kept the best 35. He named his favorites for the women in his family.
The Cyndi listing gives the same pairing, Daisy Wilcox x Scott Pratt, and a PSA registration number of 149. That matches the Grove Farm account but does not prove this exact seedling came from the 1953 batch. Grove Farm’s history does not mention a Cyndi or Cindy, and who the name honors, the year it was named and who selected the seedling are not well documented.
The Cyndi and Cindy spellings appear to be the same plant.
One nursery lists Cindy as an alternate name and another sells it only as Cindy. The Plumeria Society of America newsletter writes Cyndi. See our plumeria varieties guide for other classics.
Where to Buy and How to Propagate
Cyndi Moragne is a specialty cultivar. Florida Colors Nursery has listed it in its Hawaii collection as a grafted plant, a rooted plant, a rooted cutting in a tube, a callused cutting and a fresh scion. Brad’s Buds and Blooms in California sells rooted plants under the Cindy spelling.
Few sellers carry it, and stock comes and goes, so supply looks narrow.
Our guide to where to buy plumeria cuttings covers what to ask a seller. To make your own, follow how to take plumeria cuttings.
Seeds will not grow true. Each seedling is a new plant, which is how the Moragne hybrids began, and it is how a pink seedling can come from a white parent.
Strengths and Weaknesses
- Strengths: creamy white to soft yellow flowers with a yellow center, thick petals, a sweet scent and reported excellent keeping quality. It also stays smaller than most Moragnes.
- Weaknesses: sparse documentation, sellers who disagree on how white or yellow it is, limited availability and no data on cold or heat tolerance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is Cyndi Moragne plumeria?
One seller calls it creamy white with a large bright yellow center, and a society newsletter calls it white. Another seller describes soft yellow petals with slight white edges and a pink band on the back.
Is Cindy Moragne the same as Cyndi Moragne?
Apparently so. One nursery lists Cindy as an alternate name for the Cyndi plant, and another sells it as Cindy. No registry source settles the spelling.
Is Cyndi Moragne plumeria fragrant?
Yes. Both sellers call the scent sweet, and one describes a spicy and sweet blend.
How big are Cyndi Moragne flowers?
Roughly 3 1/2 to 4 inches across. Both sellers say about 4 inches, while one data table gives 3 1/2 inches.
What are the parents of Cyndi Moragne?
One nursery lists Daisy Wilcox x Scott Pratt, the same pairing William Moragne used in his 1953 cross. No second source confirms it for this cultivar.
Does Cyndi Moragne have a PSA registration number?
A nursery lists PSA number 149. That is a single report and is not independently confirmed.