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Stephanotis flowers have long been prized for their beauty and sweet scent. The tropical vine with its dark shiny foliage and snowy flowers is a traditional element of wedding flowers.

The story of stephanotis

The stephanotis flower (Stephanotis floribunda or Madagascar jasmine) is one of five types of flowers identified in the genus of grape shrubs. It is most popular with indoor gardeners. Flowers appear as narrow, tubular, waxy cones about two inches long. Each flower has a crown of five petals and stamens, hence the name from the Greek Stephanos (crown) and Otis (ear).

This is what the Stephanotis flower looks like.

The leaves are leathery, oval (may be variegated) and opposite, and the plant's woody tendrils can grow up to 20 feet in the wild. Since it is a gentle, tropical perennial plant, information about the stephanotis flower is relevant for indoor care, as the flower is very picky in its mini-climatic environment.

Signs and superstitions

Most women, creating comfort in their home, are engaged in growing a variety of flowers in pots. However, not everyone knows that beautiful-looking plants have their own energy, which is not always positive.

According to popular belief, the stephanotis plant plays the role of a filter in the house. It not only absorbs negative emotions, but also neutralizes bad thoughts and feelings, and also harmonizes the inner world and soothes the soul.

• A wilting flower predicts illness to its owners. According to Chinese superstition, the plant has a "poisonous breath." The essential substance of the bush poisons the people around it, and the negative is associated with arrow-shaped leaves.
• Because of the unusual scent that kills pathogenic bacteria, a second superstition has emerged. According to folklore, a tropical plant absorbs someone else's aura. However, this only applies to people with negative energy.
• Sick Stephanotis flowers warn that bad news is coming soon.
• If, with good care, the bush disappears, the health of the owners of the house will deteriorate.
• If the plant has pleased with its rapid growth and an abundance of flowers, the family will be replenished.

A few negative superstitions are not at all a verdict if there is a desire to start growing this specimen. It is important to listen to your feelings and understand the needs of the plant.

According to other signs, the appearance of a flower pot in the house promises material well-being, the plant will bring love and a sea of ​​happiness to the household.

A modest specimen is able to harmonize the relations of apartment residents, save them from quarrels and scandals. Mutual understanding returns to the family through the transformation of negative energy into positive plant energy.

Planting and maintenance

To plant Stephanotis, choose a large vine container and fill it with humus, leafy soil and compost.The organic content provides the necessary trace elements and also contributes to the acidification of the soil to a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. The vines of the plant appreciate loose, moderately moist soil, so it is worth covering the bottom of the pot with chopped bark or other natural mulch. Provide the vine with a suitable trellis or braid to support the twisted tendrils. Without it, the vine will become a tangled mess.

This is how the bud of Stephanotis opens

Care

Conditions for proper plant care:

• choose a well-lit place, but not in direct sunlight;
• avoid heat sources (batteries, heaters, etc.);
• protect the plant during direct sunlight during hot hours;
• the temperature must never drop below 15 ° C.

You can take the Stephanotis pot outside from late spring to early fall, keeping an eye on the temperature.

If the plant is located in an area that meets the requirements for caring for stephanotis - sufficient rainfall, high humidity, warm winters, then this flower can be grown outdoors all year round.

The bushy Stefanotis is easiest to grow in greenhouses, where close attention can be paid to their needs. You can try to breed grown specimens at home, although you will have to work a lot.

To provide an optimal flower environment, plant care must begin with proper soil selection. These plants need a rich loamy soil that maintains constant moisture, but in no case should they be left in a damp substrate, this will lead to curling of the leaves and the death of the plant.

Flowers should be fertilized with a solution for ornamental flowering plants twice a month during the growing season. In addition, the stephonatis should be provided with an increased humidity of 80%.

Summer temperatures are preferred for flowers as long as the average remains at around 22 ° C. They also prefer cool nights at 13-16 ° C.

It looks like a young bush

Indoor winter care stephanotis

Stefanotis is extremely difficult to care for during the winter months as it requires a cool temperature of 13 ° C. If the temperature rises, the plant will die. Likewise, if it falls below 10 ° C, the plant will die.

Typical mistakes

Helpful hints on how to avoid common mistakes:

• you should avoid changing the location of the flower, because he does not like moving from one place to another;
• a common problem with flowering is poor flower recovery after the winter rest period;
• do the flowers fall before they even open? Too much or little moisture significantly affects the growth of the plant;
• leaves turn yellow? This cannot happen naturally. The main reason is the sudden change in temperature.

Watering requirements

In order to bloom and grow well, the stephanotis indoor flower requires some care with regard to watering and fertilization.

• Water regularly, but not too much to avoid waterlogging the roots.Watering once a week should be sufficient.
• Adding liquid flower plant fertilizer every two weeks will improve flowering and growth.
• Stephanotis requires a lot of moisture because its natural habitat is forest.
• It is worth often spraying soft water on the leaves from a spray bottle.
• This plant requires less water during the winter months as dew collects on the leaves due to moisture. Fertilizers do not need to be applied during this period.

Reproduction

If the plant was grown in an ideal environment with the right conditions, it will produce pear-shaped or egg-shaped fruits about four inches long. The flower takes several months to mature and will eventually crack and turn brown. The pod will then be dissected, revealing many flat seeds with white feathery hairs.

Bush formation

You can get new copies of flowers by planting seeds and cuttings. The second option is more preferable, since there is a greater chance that the plant will accept and grow. In addition, cuttings are a more popular breeding method for Stephanotis.

Despite the fact that Stephanotis Floribunda is an insanely beautiful flower, not everyone will be able to take care of it. But the result is definitely worth the effort. Stefanotis is a great addition to the interior due to its beauty and aroma. If you follow the tips above, you can enjoy the abundant flowers of this plant all year round.