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Stephanotis
Name - Pronounced stef-an-O-tis. Common names: Madagascar jasmine,
bride's flower, foradora jasmine
Description - Long trailing stems
which will climb and weave as trained. Dark green, leathery oval leaves. White
waxy star shaped flowers.
Origin - Madagascar
Care Tips
- Does not like to be moved. Enjoys a very bright though not sunny position. Does
not tolerate frost, wet or cold conditions. Flowers early summer to early autumn.
Water often from early spring to late summer with soft water and during winter
reduce the amount of water but do not let the root ball dry out. Feed fortnightly
during growing season. Mist the leaves (never the flowers) often in summer to
produce humidity.
Trivia - The waxy white flowers are among the
most fragrant of all flowering plants. .
