Madagascar's climate, with its moderate temperatures, high humidity and seasonal cycles of hot, wet summers and cool, dry winters provides the optimal growing conditions for Stephanotis. Grown commercially, the trumpet-shaped blooms are in season year-round, provided they are given enough light and water, and are a popular component of bridal bouquets. It grows best in sunny, tropical conditions, or inside. In areas where the outside winter temperature drops below ,
Stephanotis floribunda can be wintered over in
greenhouse or household settings. During the summer growth season, this vine requires full sun, abundant water, high humidity and a balanced
fertilizer. As temperatures begin to cool, pots should be brought indoors and placed in the sunniest location available.
Stephanotis floribunda appears to do best if root bound. The soil mixture used should have a high content of
loam and
peat moss with generous drainage material such as
perlite or coarse sand. Although
Stephanotis do not technically go dormant, their growth is slowed and flowering is infrequent if kept in a cool, dry condition. This plant has gained the
Royal Horticultural Society's
Award of Garden Merit. Propagation is by
cuttings or by the
seeds, which are produced irregularly. ==Gallery==