3 Hawaiian Stephanotis Plants Grow Hawaii White waxy trumpets about 2 inches long with a delicately pleasant fragrance my distinction. Although I'm a native of Madagascar, my fragrance quickly captivated the native Hawaiians and they adopted me very quickly as a lei flower and especially as a wedding bouquet flowers. That's why my Hawaiian name is Pua Male - marry flower. I am a woody vine and my leaves are thick and glossy, but it is my fragrance that is treasured. GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Keep evenly moist but not constantly wet. Keep in bright light. Fertilize with a general garden fertilizer according to the instructions. Remember I'm a vine so give me something to attach myself to.