Stephanotis Yellowing Leaves: Not an Orchid, Needs Light and Air

Stephanotis (Jasmine family) arrives, leaves yellow. You watered once, mist daily, keep in dark north-facing room, high 70s°F.

Why It's Unhappy

• Too dark—needs bright light or filtered sun.
• Evening misting—wet leaves overnight breed Botrytis.
• No support—vines to 15–30 ft, needs trellis.

Fixes

• Open blinds; bright light all day.
• Mist only in morning.
• Water/feed liberally in bloom; never let dry.
• Dry rest 1+ month in winter.
• Watch for scale, spider mites, mealybugs.
• Temperature: comfortable for you = comfortable for it.