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bridal wreath

Also known as: chaplet flower; clustered waxflower; floradora; Madagascar chaplet flower; Madagascar jasmine; stephanotis; waxflower

S. floribunda is a twining evergreen climber to 5m or more, with leathery, oblong to elliptic leaves and axillary clusters of highly fragrant, slender-tubed white flowers to 5cm in length, with spreading lobes; fruit oblong, green

Scientific classification

Species: bridal wreath (Stephanotis floribunda)
Genus: Stephanotis
Family: Apocynaceae

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Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub · Conservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Plant type: 4-8 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of bridal wreath

Distribution map

Plant distribution

Native
Introduced
Cultivated

Source：WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries：WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of bridal wreath

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bridal wreath care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown at 18-21°C in spring or strike semi-hardwood cuttings in summer, with bottom heat

Growing

Stephanotis cultivation under glass grow in loam-based or loam-less compost, in full light with shade from hot sun. During growth, water and mist freely. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every two to three weeks. Water sparingly in winter and support climbing stems. Usually grown as a houseplant

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