Dwarf Milkweed
Also known as
plains milkweed
Taxonomy
Asclepias pumila
Asclepias
Apocynaceae
Gentianales
How to care for Dwarf Milkweed
How often to water your Dwarf Milkweed
Dwarf Milkweed 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
Finding light for Dwarf Milkweed in your home
Dwarf Milkweed love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Dwarf Milkweed does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Dwarf Milkweed in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Dwarf Milkweed
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 Dwarf Milkweed after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
-
Good evening, Something is putting holes in some of the leaves on my plant. They are planted outside. Can anyone tell me how to treat the problem? Thanks #Asclepias
-
I finally see small white small catipillers eating holes in the leaves of my plants. How can I control that? #Asclepias
-
What happening to my plant. Leaves are falling
-
What type of caterpillar is this? #SwampMilkweed
-
Help save my milkweed ! 😢 Hi there! I transplanted my milkweed from a nursery into my flower bed about 5 days ago. Since then it has been very up and down of looking normal to shriveled up like in the photos. Today it is very limp and I am worried about its survival. I read that I could be over watering or under watering. For context I am in south Texas with high heat and this is a full sun location. I appreciate any and all advice.
Care Summary for Dwarf Milkweed
Dwarf Milkweed
Greg recommends:
0.5 cups every 9 days
< 1ft from a window
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.