Jasmine, Madagascar   /   Stephanotis floribunda

Geographic origins: Madagascar.

Adult size: Creepers up to 6 metres long in its natural environment, but between 2 and 3 metres in a pot.

Foliage: Evergreen.

Type of soil: All, well drained.

Climate: The ideal temperature is between 18 and 22°C, it will die if the temperature is below 10°C.

Position: Full light but protected from direct sunlight.

Characteristics and uses: The Madagascar Jasmine is a magnificent creeper that will trail over a support above its pot. It produces many highly perfumed white flowers from the spring right through to the autumn. During its flowering period the Madagascar Jasmine must be watered regularly using water at room temperature. It is also necessary to keep the plant wet and spray its leaves with water. During its dormant period, the soil should be left to dry out between watering.
Useful tip: To make sure you Jasmine flowers next year, over winter it at a temperature of about 15°C.

Other indoor plants:
Aloe Vera, enjoy the air cleansing properties of the Aloe Vera and show your children how to extract its juice...
Arabian Jasmine, this Jasmine is the one most used indoors for the bewitching perfume given off by its flowers.
Areca, its long leaves that part from its base add an unbelievable touch of greenery and freshness.
Baobab, bring a touch of Africa into your lounge.
Canary Island Date Palm, is the most widespread palm around the Mediterranean...
Dracaena marginata, has long slender leaves that grow in clumps at the end of the stems.
Dracaena massangeana, has long slender leaves that grow in clumps at the end of the stems.
Dwarf fan Palm, its slow growth encourages shoots, and allows the formation of numerous new stems.
Ficus 'Golden King', its beautiful green foliage edged with a creamy white will light up the room.
Ficus Tree - 70/80 cm
Ficus Tree, Braided - 130/150 cm
Nephrolepis Boston, its beautiful leaves are reminiscent of feathers.
Sago palms, planted in a pot in a light and well ventilated room, it will compliment perfectly your indoor living space.
Sansevieria Laurentii, is valued for its easy maintenance and long life.
Schefflera Dalton, its shiny dense foliage adds a magnificent touch of greenery to your interior.
Skyduster Palm, Its leaves are very high up in the form of a crown and are palmate and a bright green color...
Yucca with 3 Trunks - 80 cm
Yucca with 4 Trunks - 170 cm

List of Jasmines:
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac), hardy to -5°C, highly fragrant white flowers, evergreen foliage
Italian Jasmine (Jasminum humile 'Revolutum'), hardy to -9°C, scented deep yellow blossom at the beginning of summer, evergreen foliage
Pink Jasmine (Jasminum X stephanense), hardy to -15°C, scented pink flowers in spring and summer, deciduous to semi-evergreen foliage
Primrose jasmine (Jasminum mesnyi), hardy to -12°C, scented bell shaped yellow flowers at the beginning of spring, evergreen foliage
Red Jasmin (Jasminum beesianum), hardy to -12°C, raspberry pink to red small flowers, which have a delicate sweet scent, deciduous to semi-evergreen foliage
Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides), hardy to -15°C, star-shaped white flowers, evergreen foliage
White jasmine (Jasminum officinalis), hardy to -12°C, highly scented white flowers, semi evergreen foliage
Winter Jasmine (Jasminum nudiflorum), hardy to -15°C, small bright yellow flowers in winter, deciduous foliage

See the Jasmine catalogue