Stephanotis floribunda (Madagascar jasmine)
Stephanotis floribunda is a plant native to Madagascar and has fragrant white tubular flowers that smell like jasmine. It is a tropical twining woody climber. It has big leathery, glossy leaves. It produces large fruits similar to the avocado. The plant is not frost toletrant and if the temperature is less than 16 C it has to be moved indoor.
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- Botanical Description
- Horticulture Management
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Pronunciation: stef-ah-NO-tis flor-ih-BUN-duh
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Plant type: Vine
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Origin: Madagascar
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Heat Zones: 10 to 12
Hardiness Zones: 10 to 11
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Uses: Indoor, Container, Green Wall
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Size/Shape
Tree Shape: Spreading
Canopy Density: Medium
Canopy Texture: Medium
Height at Maturity: 3 to 5 m
Spread at Maturity: 3 to 5 meters
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By Lenore Edman from Sunnyvale, CA (Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis)) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Foliage
Leaf Arrangement : Opposite
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Persistance: Evergreen
Leaf Type: Simple
Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm
Leaf Shape: Oval
Leaf Margins: Entire
Color(changing season): Green
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Flower
Flower Scent: Pleasant
Seasons: Fall
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Number of Trunks: Single Trunk
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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Fruit
Fruit Showiness: Yes
Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7
Fruit Color: Green
Seasons: Fall
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By Scott from USA (Stephanotis floribunda 1d.jpg) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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By Lenore Edman from Sunnyvale, CA (Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis)) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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Tolerance
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full, Part
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes
Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Life Span: Less than 25
Diseases: Powdery Mildew
Edible Parts: None
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting