Botanical Name: Stephanotis floribunda
Common Name: Madagascar jasmine Type of Plant: dicot: vine Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape climbing vine with support; climbs by twisting, twining stems, spreads at ground level without support Height 10-15' Spread 10-15' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor does best outdoors with shaded roots; filtered sun Soil performs best in well amended soils Hardiness tender (zones 23-24) thrives in warm locations Morphology: Leaves broadly elliptic to oval, opposite 2-4" long, abruptly pointed at apex – thick, waxy on upper surface Flowers clusters of white waxy fragrant tubular flowers in late spring through summer Fruit thick, fleshy follicle, green - 3" long Propagation: softwood, semihardwood stem cuttings, seed Usage: climbing vine used on a trellis, fence or arbor, frequently used in containers as a greenhouse plant or hanging patio plant; used for fragrant flowers Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering Fertilizing balanced fertilizer half strength during growing season Pruning head back any growth damaged by frost Pests/Diseases scale, mealybugs Special Conditions/Other Origin: Madagascar Family: Asclepiadaceae Notes: |
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