Asclepias curassavica

Tropical Milkweed

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Vibrant tropical perennial with red/orange flowers, vital for Monarch butterflies. Contains toxic milky sap. Grows rapidly in warm climates.
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Plant Details

Common Name Tropical Milkweed
Family Apocynaceae
Genus Asclepias
Species Curassavica
Origin Central and South America
Blooming Spring to Frost, continuous in tropics
Leaf Color Green with red veins
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining sandy loam or potting mix with perlite

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Watering

Moderate watering, allow soil to dry between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for maximum blooming; tolerates partial shade in intense heat

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Fertilization

Low nitrogen fertilizer monthly during active growing season (Spring-Sept)

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Pruning

Cut back hard in winter if not perennial; remove diseased foliage immediately

Pest Control Aphid Milkweed Bug Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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