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Stephanotis floribunda

Scientific Name: Marsdenia floribunda

Also Known As

  • Floradora
  • Madagascar Jasmine
  • Stephanotis

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 3'-15'
  • W: 1'-10'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Stephanotis floribunda plant details

Stephanotis floribunda is a broadleaf evergreen perennial vine with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stephanotis floribunda

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: apocynaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 10 FT - wide, 3 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stephanotis floribunda

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Deliciously scented, seductively twining up lattice and fences, this evergreen vine is covered with clusters of white flowers from spring into summer. Grow in partial shade or indoors in a container. Tip cuttings, with flowers contrasted against leathery, dark green foliage, are florist favorites for wedding bouquets. Why Grow Jasmine? Jasmine plants produce a constellation of small while flowers Jasmine scent is deliciously sweet and uplifting Grown through a trellis, vining jasmine makes an excellent screen to cover unattractive views While not all types of jasmine are fragrant, the ones here are. Plant near where you stroll or relax to fully enjoy the fragrance.

By: Leafari

A long-time favorite used for wedding bouquets, its waxy clusters of fragrant white flowers are set amongst its dark shiny leaves. A summer blooming climber, which can be used as a cut flower to carry a sweet scent throughout the home. This is a great plant for indoor growing as it tolerates dry atmospheres and periods of neglectful watering. Often trained on a ring or a hoop, the flowers will emerge on the new growth of spring. Remember, only prune in late summer or early fall, once flowering has ceased.
A vigorous climber, tough stemmed, with dark green leathery leaves, star shaped waxy flowers that are highly scented in summer. Likes sun to part shade, cannot freeze
Very fragrant, tubular, waxy white flowers are borne in clusters on a vine with large, glossy, dark green, tropical leaves. It blooms from early summer until late fall. This beauty grows very well in a pot or in the ground in Southern areas. This beauty grows very well in a pot or in the ground in mild Winter areas.

Gardening facts about Stephanotis floribunda plant

How to Grow Stephanotis floribunda

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • glossy
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