Common Milkweed

Common Milkweed is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Common Milkweed →

Common Common Milkweed Problems →

Common 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.

Common Milkweed Water Frequency →

Common Milkweed Root Rot →

Common Milkweed requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Milkweed Light Requirements →

Common Milkweed Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Common Milkweed is extremely dangerous if consumed. 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 immediately. Common Milkweed is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is Common Milkweed Edible? →

Common Milkweed Toxicity to Cats →

Common Milkweed Toxicity to Dogs →

Common Milkweed Toxicity to Humans →

Common 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.

Best Soil Mix for Common Milkweed →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Milkweed →

What Are Healthy Common Milkweed Roots →

Common Milkweed grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Common Milkweed →

Common Milkweed grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Common Milkweed Lifecycle →

Common Milkweed Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Common Milkweed →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Milkweed can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Milkweed Temperature Tolerance →

Common Milkweed Hardiness Zones →

Is Common Milkweed a Weed? →

How to Propagate Common Milkweed →

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Common Milkweed, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Common Milkweed →

What Eats Common Milkweed? →

• Drooping Common Milkweed Leaves →
• Common Milkweed Dropping Leaves →
• Common Milkweed Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Common Milkweed →
• Brown Spots on Common Milkweed →
• Common Milkweed Leaves Falling Over →
• Common Milkweed Leaves Curling →
• Common Milkweed Yellow Leaves →
• Common Milkweed Root Rot →
• Why Is My Common Milkweed Wilting? →