Stephanotis : Flower Facts

Meaning

Happiness in Marriage, Desire to travel, good luck

Origins

Also known as Madagascar jasmine, floradora or waxflower, Stephanotis floribunda is native from Malaya to Madagascar. Its name derives from the Greek stephanos, which means "crown," and otos, which means "ear," and refers to the five earlike appendages to the staminal crown at the flowers' centre. Stephanotis is a popular wedding flower. It has dark green, oval, leathery leaves and fine, fragrant and waxy tubular white flowers that are highly prized as wedding flowers. They are also very popular as houseplants to send as a gift for that special person. Wife's, Mother's, Daughter's, Grandparents or your Father, who ever they are they would all love to receive this wonderfully fragrant gift. Stephanotis plants also make the perfect gift for saying I love You, Happy Anniversary, Happy Birthday, Good Luck, Congratulations or even Thank you.

Flower Availability and Vase Life

All year round.

1-2 days.

Care and Handling

Handle with care to avoid bruising. Do not store at temperatures below 42 F. Does not like to be moved. Enjoys a very bright though not sunny position. Does not tolerate frost, wet or cold conditions. Stephanotis flowers from early summer to early autumn. Water often from early spring to late summer with soft water and during winter reduce the amount of water but do not let the root ball dry out. Feed fortnightly during growing season. Mist the leaves (never the flowers) often in summer to produce humidity.

Florist Design Uses

The white colour, delicate shape, and its light fragrance makes stephanotis as a cut flower an extremely popular choice for wedding and corsage work. As a Houseplant stephanotis makes a perfect gift for any occasion or simply to treat yourself.

Colours: White