Stephanotis floribunda is a warm climate, climbing plant which can be grown in a frostfree position, or as an indoor subject in good light. Its country of origin, and reminiscent fragrance, have provided one of its common names, Madagascar Jasmine, while the waxy nature of its flowers provides the other, Wax flower. The large, tubular, pure white flowers, borne in the axils of the glossy green leaves, appear from spring into summer; they are long-lasting and sweetly fragrant, but not overpoweringly so. Even, warm conditions, a slightly peaty soil, and adequate moisture during the growing season, are the requirements of this plant.
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102Stephanotis floribunda is a warm climate, climbing plant which can be grown in a frostfree position, or as an indoor subject in good light. Its country of origin, and reminiscent fragrance, have provided one of its common names, Madagascar Jasmine, while the waxy nature of its flowers provides the other, Wax flower. The large, tubular, pure white flowers, borne in the axils of the glossy green leaves, appear from spring into summer; they are long-lasting and sweetly fragrant, but not overpoweringly so. Even, warm conditions, a slightly peaty soil, and adequate moisture during the growing season, are the requirements of this plant. Press, 27 March 1981, Page 9
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