Jasmine is a popular houseplant, grown for its glossy leaves and fragrant blossom from May to October. It thrives in a heated conservatory, but can equally make an attractive display in a warm, light room.
This video shows you how to re-pot Stephanotis floribunda, what compost to use and why it is important. It also explains how to water and feed them, as these are common way that Stephanotis floribunda are killed.
Stephanotis floribunda is also called Madagascar jasmine or Bridal Wreath and is just one of many types of jasmine. Many-flowered jasmine (J. polyanthum, pictured), and Arabian jasmine (J. sambac) are two of the easiest to grow; just give them plenty of light and moisture. They’ll all bear fragrant pink to white blooms.
Some Tips
- Grow plants in a well-lit situation, but shade from direct sunlight in summer. In the greenhouse, lightly shade the glass to prevent scorching
- A summer temperature of 21ºC (70ºF) is ideal. Winter temperatures of between 13-15ºC (55-60ºF) are best, but plants will tolerate a low of 10ºC (50ºF)
- Stephanotis requires high humidity levels and containerised plants should be placed on a gravel tray in summer. To create this, fill a tray, wider than the container, with gravel or expanded clay granules and keep the water level to just below the surface. In warm summers, lightly spray the foliage with water in the morning
- Little growth is made during winter, so water sparingly, allowing the compost to dry slightly between waterings. Give plenty of water during the growing season (from April to October), allowing the excess water to drain away. Do not let the compost dry out completely
- Feed fortnightly between April and October with a proprietary, high-potassium, liquid houseplant food
The beautiful pink or white blooms are the some of the most fragrant you’ll find on any houseplant.
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