Madagascar jasmine (Stephanotis floribunda)
Care, watering, light and tips for Madagascar jasmine on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Difficulty: Demanding
- Watering: every 7 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
- Toxicity: Toxic to pets
About Madagascar jasmine
Stephanotis floribunda, commonly known as Madagascar Jasmine, is a beautiful tropical vine renowned for its clusters of waxy, intensely fragrant white flowers. Its leaves are dark green, glossy, and oval, making it a popular choice for pergolas, trellises, or as an indoor plant in a bright location. Its sweet aroma makes it ideal for spaces where a natural and enveloping fragrance is desired.
Native range
Madagascar
Care tips
It requires bright but indirect light; intense direct sunlight can scorch its leaves. Keep the substrate consistently moist during the growing season, reducing watering in winter, and ensure excellent drainage to prevent waterlogging. It prefers an organic-rich, well-draining potting mix. A common mistake is to move it frequently, as it is sensitive to changes and this can cause bud drop.
How to save a dying Madagascar jasmine
- Warning signs
- Yellow or dropping leaves, dry shoots, no flowering. Soft or rotten roots if overwatered.
- First aid
- Check watering, ensure good drainage. Prune damaged parts. Move to bright, indirect light.
- What kills it
- Overwatering and waterlogging, leading to root rot. Also lack of ambient humidity.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly and correct watering/humidity. Check the roots.