Do you have it in direct sun? I think this one needs to have warm, sunny, and humid conditions for the best effect. Also, I believe it might be more fragrant in the evening than during the day -- try sniffing at different times.

Jim

Hi Jim,
Thanks for the response. The plant is not in direct sun. It is currently on a south facing window.
I have tried sniffing the plants in the morning and evening - still no fragrant. It is very strange.

Lan

Unfortunately, there are many white-flowered Bouvardia hybrids that look very similar to B. longiflora which have no fragrance at all. It is possible that you have one of these.

.....that sweet smell.......The Pink and Red Flowers do not have any fragrance either.

Today is the first time I actually smelt the fragrant - a very light sweet fragrant. Can't complain, quiet happy there was a little fragrant then none.
:)

I got my Bouvardia Longiflora several weeks ago from Logees and now as the days have grown shorter it went into bloom. I brought it into my house now and it is on a semi-shaded east facing window sill with grow lights on a timer -on for 14 hours. It seems to be continuing its blooming and is totally fragrance free all day. BUT at night- it is amazing how much fragrance is produced once the lights go out. I can sit up to two yards away and be very aware of the heady, sweet perfume. The one thing I do note is that the leaves dry and shrivel starting from the base going up and fall off-even during the growing season outside. This tends to make the plant rather leggy. I plan to cut it back after it finishes this flowering cycle. I love these flowers-very exotic. I think I'll also take a few insurance cuttings as well. Happy gardening!-Susan

Hi Susan,

I am glad your plant has flowered and released such strong scent - there is still more hope for me. My plant has not bloom anymore.
My plant has also gone very leggy. So I am wondering, have you started taking cutting. I am not sure whether to take cuttings now or wait till spring.

Lan,
I have one which is fragrant.
I'll try to root a cutting for you
David

Thank you David.
I hope your cutting will root.
:)