Stephanotis floribunda – Madagascar Jasmine

Exuding timeless elegance, the Madagascar Jasmine transforms any indoor space with its waxy, pure white blossoms and intoxicatingly sweet fragrance. This vigorous evergreen climber showcases deep green, lustrous foliage that provides a stunning year-round backdrop for its prolific blooms. Perfect for training onto a trellis or hoop, it brings a sophisticated tropical touch and a signature scent to your home decor.

Characteristics

• Foliage : Opposite, oval, leathery, and glossy leaves in a persistent dark green that remains decorative throughout the seasons.
• Flowering : Clusters of tubular, pure white flowers with a waxy texture, emitting an intense and sweet perfume.
• Light : Requires bright, indirect light to bloom abundantly; avoid harsh, direct midday sun.
• Habit : A twining climbing plant that needs a support structure to flourish.
• Growth : Moderate to fast once established, reaching heights of 2 to 3 meters (6 to 10 feet) indoors.
• Soil : Use a high-quality, well-draining all-purpose potting mix rich in organic matter.
• Temperature and Humidity : Prefers temperatures between 18°C and 22°C. Requires high ambient humidity; keep away from drying heat sources.
• Resistances : Susceptible to mealybugs if the air is too dry; shows good resistance to fungal diseases in well-ventilated areas.

Use

• Types of Use : Ideal in pots on a trellis, hoop, or bamboo stakes; serves as a magnificent focal point in a sunroom or bright living area.
• Decorative Advantages : Provides an elegant vertical structure, a striking contrast between white flowers and dark foliage, and a natural room fragrance.

Maintenance

• Watering : Water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist during the growing season, ensuring no water sits in the saucer. Significantly reduce watering in winter.
• Fertilization : Apply a balanced indoor plant fertilizer every two weeks during spring and summer.
• Pruning : Prune lightly in early spring to maintain the desired shape and encourage new flowering shoots.
• Planting : Repot every two years into a slightly larger container to refresh the substrate.
• Winter Protection : Non-hardy. Keep indoors in a bright room (minimum 13°C to 15°C at night).