Plant guide
Madagascar jasmine
Stephanotis floribunda
Madagascar jasmine is considered non-toxic to cats. Its fragrant white flowers grow on a vigorous vine. Other plants called jasmine need their own identification.
Non-toxic does not mean edible. Eating plant material can still upset your cat’s stomach.
What this guide covers: Stephanotis floribunda only. Confirm the botanical label; a photograph cannot identify a visitor’s specimen.
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Non-toxic does not mean edible. Chewing plants can still upset your cat’s stomach.
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Plant identity
- Scientific name
- Stephanotis floribunda
- Scope
- Species
- Family
- Not recorded
- Also known as
- No reviewed aliases available
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How to grow this plant
Stephanotis floribunda only; the light and water categories summarize the cited growing guidance.
- Light
- Sunny position
Choose a sunny indoor position; introduce outdoor sun gradually.
- Watering
- Keep evenly moist
Water generously during active summer growth; reduce watering when cool conditions slow growth.
- Temperature
- Growing range: 68–90°F / 20–32°C
The reviewed growing range is 68–90°F.
- Humidity
- Higher humidity
Higher humidity suits active growth.
- Potting
- Use a rich mix with added drainage material.
- Through the year
- Provide a trellis; move outdoor plants inside before damaging cold.
Growing-guide sources
- Stephanotis floribunda - Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-17
Exact named species; garden conditions are not relabeled as indoor requirements.
Growing advice reviewed 2026-10-17. Plant safety is assessed separately.
Reviewed safety information
- Toxic principle
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
- Reported signs
- Not recorded in the reviewed evidence
Missing information is unknown. It should not be interpreted as an absence of risk.
Safe alternatives
No verified alternative recommendations are available for this guide.
Sources & review
- Madagascar jasmine: plant safety reference ↗ASPCA Poison Control · Accessed
The ASPCA entry names the exact species and explicitly classifies it as non-toxic to cats. NC State supplies identity and growing guidance.
- Madagascar jasmine: supporting reference ↗Veterinary Poisons Information Service · Accessed 2026-10-17
- Madagascar jasmine: supporting reference ↗NC State Extension · Accessed 2026-10-17
Safety last reviewed .