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:
 
PDF
Your pictures go here