What is Stephanotis?

Stephanotis is a dark green vines with white flowers that are evergreen and tend to rise. VINES can grow quite high with support like grids. Its common name is Madagascar Jasmine and its fragrance is often compared with the scent of Jasmine; Another nickname is the Hawaiian wedding veil. It grows best in a tropical climate and can be grown inside or in greenhouses in colder areas. Flowers are often used for wedding bouquets and other floral arrangements.

The stephanotis grapes can easily reach a height of about 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m) and usually branch in several directions. The leaves most often appear in pairs in opposite directions. The leaves have an oval shape and are strong, leather and dark green. Flowers are white, with five strong, robust petals arranged in a formation similar to a star. Often it seems perfect, they look as if they could be made of wax.

The native Stephanotiréva area ranges from Malay to Madagascar. It is assumed that the PochAzi from Madagascar. It prefers very warm, humid, tropical climate, with temperatures less than 55 degrees Fahrenheit (13 degrees Celsius). It is grown with gardeners around the world, usually inside in colder areas.

6 They can be trained to grow up in the bars easily, as they will grow towards sunlight and can be gently attached to the grid. It must be connected freely, with a tie that is removable to allow space for growth, and the connection areas should be checked every few months.

in areas where there is no frost, stephanotis grows well outside. It can be grown on a grid or climb the trunk of a tree and will usually be a flower from May to September. It needs a damp, well -drained soil AA full of the sun. Six to eight hours of sunlight a day is ideal. In spring and summer it can be fertilized, but not in autumn.

6 should be connected enough often to keep the soilDu damp and spring and summer fertilized every two to three weeks. During the autumn and winter months, it should only be connected once a week, keeping it a little dry and letting it rest. This practice helps the next season flowers.

Stephanotis seeds grow in a large pod and rarely are produced. It is much easier to cultivate them with cuttings. They are very popular as wedding flowers and for special occasions such as Proms. They are used and admired for their beautiful appearance and beautiful smell.