Stephanotis floribunda
Posted: February 21st, 2014, 7:55 pm
| Botanical Name | Stephanotis floribunda |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Stephanotis |
| Specie | Floribunda |
| Local Name in Urdu | |
| Common Name | Bridal Bouquet , Madagascar Jasmine |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Cultivar Name | |
| Fragrant or Not | Fragrant |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Vine |
| Height | Up to 15 Feet |
| Spacing | 5-10 Feet |
| Flowering Months | Summer, Late Summer |
| Flower Color | White |
| Growing Areas | Native to warm, humid areas, tropical origin |
| Frost Tender | Yes, hardy in lahore |
| Exposure | Full sun, Part shade |
| Soil pH | Mildly acidic, acidic |
| Propagation | Seeds, Cuttings |
| Uses | Ornamental |
| Ease of growth (Beginner / Medium / Expert) | Medium |
| Other Details | Hailing from the Milkweed family, it is a climber famous for its fragrance flowers. As the origin of this vine is Madagascar which has moderate temperatures, high humidity and seasonal cycles of hot, wet summers and cool, dry winters provides the optimal growing conditions for Stephanotis. This is not a plant which is of type "Plant and forget" in Lahore at least. It needs care and will not grow well if temperatures exceed its comfort zone. It loves its roots cool and its leaves hot and humid. Morning sun in hot areas is ideal. It will tolerate winters of Lahore but needs winter protection in Islamabad and cooler areas. Original vine has dark green leaves which are thick. Variegated version has Variegated leaves. When i grew it in my soil bed in lahore, it was moderate grower, not fast. Below picture is taken from Lawrence gardens climber garden, where one normal specimen and one variegated version, both mature specimens are growing there. These blooms were shot in afternoon of Mid of May which is a very hot month. My observation is that the high temperatures affected the fragrance power of this vine. |
