Stephanotis floribunda 'Variegata'
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Pronunciation: stef-ah-NO-tis flor-ih-BUN-duh
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Synonym: Marsdenia floribunda 'Variegated'
Common Name: Variegated Madagascar Jasmine, Wax Flower
Plant Type:
- vines and climbers
- perennial
Height to: 15 ft
USDA Hardiness Zones:
- 60 to 50ºF ZONE 12
- 70 to 60ºF ZONE 13
- 80 to 70ºF ZONE 14
Sun Exposure:
- part sun
- full sun
Bloom Season:
- repeat bloomer
Bloom Description: Variegated Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis floribunda) bear scented, waxy, white flowers appear in small clusters
Soil Type: Fertile, moist, well drained soil
Plant Perks:
- Fragrant
- Container Gardening
Pests and Diseases: Scale insects, mealybugs, and various diseases.
Propagation: Sow Variegated Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis floribunda) seed at 64-70ºF on spring. Root semi ripe cuttings with bottom heat in summer
Native to: Madagascar
Winter Sowing Zones: None
Notes for Identification:
Variegated Madagascar Jasmine (Stephanotis floribunda) is a sparsely branched, twining climber with variegated, elliptic, thick, glossy leaves, to 4in long
Care: Under glass, grow in soilless or soil based potting mix in full light, with shade from the hot sun. In the growing season, water and mist freely, and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2 or 3 weeks. Water sparingly in winter. Support climbing stems.
Source: The American Horticultural SocietyEncyclopedia of Plants and Flowers - Christopher Brickell & Trevor Cole
USDA Heat Zones (days above 86ºF):
- 150 to 180 days ZONE 10
- 180 to 210 days ZONE 11
- Greater then 210 ZONE 12
Submitted by: Kym
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Located in: Climbers