STEPHANOTIS
FLORIBUNDA
Bridal Bouquet, Madagascar Jasmine
Stephanotis is a vine that eventually will require a trellis
to grow. In the beginning something as simple as a stake
can
be used for support. They perform well in full sun or
bright shade. Outside is always better, but you will
have to protect
the plant when the temperature dips near freezing. They
should be grown in pots in not so tropical climates
since they
don't like freezing temperatures very much, even though
they can tolerate a little. They grow fine indoors also
as long
as there is enough light available. It requires average
water, a little drier in the winter. The plant blooms
heavy in the
spring, but also produce some flowers during the warmer
months. Normally it has to be a little old and root
bound to
start flowering. Once it does, the result is very rewarding.
The flowers are long lasting and sweetly scented. They
are
a favorite in weddings, used in bridal bouquets, corsages
and decorations. You need to have one because
it is a controllable vine that can be grown indoors
if necessary and produces beautiful, fragrant flowers.
