fourleaf milkweed
About fourleaf milkweed
fourleaf milkweed is a super rare houseplant šæ that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
fourleaf milkweed likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
fourleaf milkweed belongs to the asclepias genus, and is native to Southeastern Canada to the Northern Central and Eastern United States.
ā ļø fourleaf milkweed 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.
Taxonomy
Asclepias quadrifolia
Asclepias
Apocynaceae
Gentianales
Also known as
fourleaf milkweed and whorled milkweed
How to care for fourleaf milkweed
Water
How often to water your fourleaf milkweed
every 9
fourleaf milkweed needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
Check the growing potential in your area
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 fourleaf milkweed in your home
a window
fourleaf milkweed love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
fourleaf milkweed does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of fourleaf milkweed in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize fourleaf 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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your fourleaf milkweed after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
fourleaf milkweed is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!
Water Needs
fourleaf milkweed prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Sunlight Needs
fourleaf milkweed requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
fourleaf milkweed 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.
Soil
fourleaf milkweed is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.
Fertilizer
fourleaf milkweed grows very slowly and doesnāt require added fertilizer. Replacing your plantās potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
fourleaf milkweed grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
fourleaf milkweed can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for fourleaf milkweed
fourleaf milkweed
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 1ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4ā pot your plant is in, and that it doesnāt get direct sunlight.
