Overview
Stephanotis floribunda is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Stephanotis, part of the Apocynaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 4-8 metres tall and 1-1.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 10-20 years. Stephanotis floribunda grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplant and conservatory plant.
About
S. jasminoides, the Madagascar jasmine, waxflower, Hawaiian wedding flower, or bride's flower is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to Madagascar. It is a twining, sparsely branched liana that can measure up to 6 m in length. Despite its common name, the species is not a "true jasmine" and not of the genus Jasminum. Mature plants reach roughly 4-8 metres tall and 1-1.5 metres wide, carrying evergreen foliage. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and west-facing, south-facing and east-facing aspects.
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About the genus
Stephanotis is a genus of flowering plants first described in 1806. The name derives from the Greek στεφανωτής (stephanōtís) meaning, by sense, “fit for a crown”—from στέφανος (stéphanos), “crown”. It contains evergreen, woody-stemmed lianas with a scattered distribution in several tropical and subtropical regions.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Stephanotis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Stephanotis floribunda size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 4-8 metres
- Spread
- 1-1.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 10-20 years
- Suggested uses
- Houseplant, Conservatory plant
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Stephanotis floribunda
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Scale insects, Glasshouse red spider mite, Mealybugs, Root mealybug
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Stephanotis floribunda?
Stephanotis floribunda prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Stephanotis floribunda need?
Stephanotis floribunda is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How big does Stephanotis floribunda grow?
Stephanotis floribunda reaches a height of 4-8 metres and a spread of 1-1.5 metres. It takes around 10-20 years to reach full size.
Is Stephanotis floribunda hardy in the UK?
Stephanotis floribunda has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Stephanotis floribunda?
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings.