- Botanical name: Stephanotis floribunda
- Common name: Madagascar jasmine
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Plant Type: Conservatory, House plant, Evergreen
White
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Scented flowers
Madagascar jasmine, Stephanotis floribunda, is a popular houseplant for the greenhouse or conservatory, grown for its glossy leaves and fragrant flowers from spring to autumn.
For best results grow in a large container of humus-rich, well-drained compost in a well-lit room but out of direct sunlight. In the greenhouse it’s a good idea to use shade paint on the glass to prevent scorching. Summer temperatures of 21°C are ideal and winter temperatures of 13-15°C should be maintained, however plants will tolerate a low of 10°C.
Stephanotis requires high humidity levels and containerised plants should be placed on a gravel tray in summer. In warm summers, lightly spray the foliage with water in the morning. Feed fortnightly between April and October with a high-potassium, liquid feed such as tomato food. Water sparingly in winter. Little pruning is required.
How to grow Stephanotis floribunda
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Plant size
3m height
100cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade
- Hardiness: Tender
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Stephanotis floribunda and wildlife
Stephanotis floribunda has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Stephanotis floribunda poisonous?
Stephanotis floribunda has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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