🌿 Tropical Milkweed
Asclepias curassavica
Tropical Milkweed produces clusters of vivid red-orange and yellow blooms nearly year-round, a host plant for monarch caterpillars and a nectar magnet for butterflies.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Native to Central and South America
☀️ Light: Full sun
💧 Water: Water regularly in well-drained soil
📏 Size: Matures to 3-4 ft tall
🌸 Bloom Time: Flowers nearly continuously throughout the year
🌱 Landscape Use: Excellent for butterfly gardens, borders, and containers
🐾 Pet & Child Safety: Toxic to dogs, cats and children
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend soil, feed monthly with Espoma Flower-Tone.