Asclepias Curassavica
3.7 out of 5 (3 experiences)
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Also known as
Tropical Milkweed, Tropical Milkweed, Bloodflower, Blood flower, Cotton bush, Hierba de la cucaracha, Mexican butterfly weed, Redhead, Scarlet milkweed and Wild ipecacuanha
Taxonomy
Gymnema sylvestre
Gymnema
Apocynaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Asclepias Curassavica
Water
How often to water your Asclepias Curassavica
every 9
Asclepias Curassavica needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.
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Finding light for Tropical Milkweed in your home
a window
Asclepias Curassavica may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Asclepias Curassavica in your home 🏡.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Asclepias Curassavica
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Asclepias Curassavica after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
FAQs
Asclepias Curassavica is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Toxicity
Asclepias Curassavica is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Growth Pattern
Asclepias Curassavica grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Asclepias Curassavica can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Asclepias Curassavica
Asclepias Curassavica
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 3
Large, lush leaves 2
Easy to propagate 2
Blooms easily 2
Survivor 2
08/03/2021
Start your own butterfly garden with this milkweed. Great beginner starter plant.
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Easy to propagate
Blooms easily
Survivor
08/03/2021
Butterfly attracted! Great to start your own butterfly garden. So many caterpillars. Easy to grow and care. Our pollinators will thank you!
Fast grower
Large, lush leaves
Blooms easily
Easy to propagate
Survivor
06/26/2021
Butterfly
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