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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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  • Horticulture Management
  • By Scott from USA (Stephanotis floribunda 1d.jpg) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By Lenore Edman from Sunnyvale, CA (Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis)) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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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  • Pronunciation: stef-ah-NO-tis flor-ih-BUN-duh

  • Plant type: Vine

  • Origin: Madagascar

  • Heat Zones: 10 to 12

    Hardiness Zones: 10 to 11

  • Uses: Indoor, Container, Green Wall

  • 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

  • By Scott from USA (Stephanotis floribunda 1d.jpg) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By Lenore Edman from Sunnyvale, CA (Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis)) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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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  • 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

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: Yes

    Flower Scent: Pleasant

    Seasons: Fall

  • Trunk

    Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

    Number of Trunks: Single Trunk

    Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy

  • Fruit

    Fruit Showiness: Yes

    Fruit Size Range: 3 - 7

    Fruit Color: Green

    Seasons: Fall

  • By Scott from USA (Stephanotis floribunda 1d.jpg) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
  • By Lenore Edman from Sunnyvale, CA (Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis)) [CC BY 2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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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  • Tolerance

    Frost Tolerant: No

    Drought Tolerance: No

  • Requirements

    Soil Requirements: Loam, Sand

    Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral

    Water Requirements: Moderate

    Light Requirements: Full, Part

  • Management

    Toxicity: No

    Invasive Potential: No

    Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes

    Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure

    Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No

    Surface Rooting: No

    Life Span: Less than 25

    Diseases: Powdery Mildew

    Edible Parts: None

    Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting

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