How to Care for Stephanotis

Temperature 
  • Although the foliage of Stephanotis can withstand temperatures as low as 10 degrees celsius the flowers cannot, so when in flower they need higher temperatures. 
  • At temperatures below 15 degrees celsius Stephanotis flowers will droop and drop off.
  • As a guide, if Phalaenopsis orchids are happyStephanotis will be too.

Watering 
  • Stephanotis don’t like to be over watered during winter, wait for the top of the compost to dry slightly before watering with a small watering can. 
  • Always water with tepid water. 
  • Avoid getting the flowers wet as this will cause them to discolor and may cause them to drop.

Maintenance 

  • No maintenance is required for Stephanotis unless the flowers start to drop then the flowers will need to be removed.
  • When Stephanotis have not been cared for correctly the effects will be initially shown on the flowers.  
  • The first signs that a Stephanotis is too dry will be the tips of the flowers turning brown. 
  • If a plant is too cold the flowers will droop before falling off.