Plants
Madagascar jasmine care: light, water & problems
Scientific name: Stephanotis floribunda · Common name: Madagascar jasmine
Madagascar jasmine (Stephanotis floribunda): bright indirect light with gentle morning or late-afternoon sun. Light, watering and care guide.
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Care at a glance
Light
Bright indirect light with gentle morning or late-afternoon sun. Ample light is essential to trigger flower cluster formation.
Watering
Regular watering with lime-free water during active growth, letting topsoil dry slightly; reduce watering significantly during winter rest.
Conditions vary with pot, season and location. Always check the mix and your plant's response.
How to identify it
Woody evergreen twining vine with glossy, leathery dark green oval leaves and clusters of waxy, tubular white blossoms possessing an exquisite sweet fragrance.
Environment and placement
Warm in summer (18-24 °C / 65-75 °F) and cooler in winter (13-15 °C / 55-59 °F) to encourage next season's flower buds.
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Potting mix and feeding
Use a draining mix that retains some moisture, matched to pot size and the drying rate in your home.
During active growth, follow a suitable feed label. First check light, water and roots if the plant is declining.
Problems to check
Bud drop caused by turning or moving the container once buds have set; yellowing chlorosis from hard alkaline tap water.
Specialized diagnostic guide
How to assess yellow leaves
Common question
Why do Madagascar jasmine buds drop off before opening?
Rotating or moving the plant once flower buds have begun to form causes sudden bud drop; keep it in a fixed, undisturbed position.
Botanical source
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