Family:
Asclepiadaceae
Origin:
Eastern Mediterranean
Light:
Mostly shade or filtered light
Temperature:
Cool with the roots always cool
Pests and Problems:
Does not like wet feet, do not over water
Care:
Rich potting soil, good drainage, prefer to be root bound

The Stephanotis, a vine and climber, blooms mid summer to late fall, has a rich gardenia aroma, and will produce a seedpod from which new plants can be propagated. The plant will not do well exposed to long hours of SMA sun. It is a tropical, tender perennial sometimes referred to as a Madagascar Jasmine.