Marsdenia floribunda
Madagascar stephanotis · Bridal wreath · Florador flower · Madagascar jessamine · Stephanotis floribunda
Description
Source: leafsnapStephanotis floribunda syn. S. jasminoides, the Madagascar jasmine, waxflower, Hawaiian wedding flower, or bridal wreath is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to Madagascar. It is a twining, sparsely branched liana that can measure up to 6 m in length. Despite its common name, the species is not a "true jasmine" and not of the genus Jasminum.
🌳 Madagascar jasmine is widely employed in the perfume industry. The flowers' characteristically sweet and intense scent makes them a prized component in the production of high-end perfumes. Beyond ornamental use, its aromatic qualities have been used to scent rooms and personal spaces, indicating the plant's suitability for aroma-based products such as air fresheners, scented candles, and other fragrance items.
Care Guide
💧 Water Every 7 days
☀️ Light Full sun
The madagascar jasmine prospers in strong sunlight. It can tolerate locations with dimmer light to some extent. Native to sun-drenched habitats, the plant does best in those conditions. Its health may decline if it receives too little or too much sun.
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C
Madagascar jasmine is a temperate woody plant that thrives in its native habitat at temperatures of 68 to 100 ℉ (20 to 38 ℃). In cooler periods, lowering the temperature to 60 to 70 ℉ (15 to 21 ℃) can encourage flowering. In hotter periods, temperatures should be kept under 90 ℉ (32 ℃) to avoid wilting.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 5-7
🌱 Fertilizer
Fertilizing is essential for caring for Madagascar jasmine. Regular feeding during the growing season preserves the energy required for its showy leaves and encourages overall growth. Failing to fertilize can lead to unhealthy leaves, reduced ornamental value, and stunted or weak growth that is more likely to break.
🪴 Pot & Repot 2-3 years
Repot the Madagascar jasmine in early spring, selecting a container only slightly larger than the current one and with adequate drainage. Use a well-draining potting mix and set the root ball at the same depth as before. Gently loosen any root-bound roots. After repotting, water thoroughly and keep the plant in a warm, shady spot. Regular pruning will help control size and encourage new growth.
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Vine
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Marsdenia
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 6.1 m
- Mature Spread
- 91 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Color
- White
- Flower Size
- 2.54 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall
- Native Area
- Madagascar, Myanmar