Butterfly Host Live Plant Orange Milkweed | Asclepias curassavica - 6 to 10 Inches Tall - Emerald's Starter Size
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| Management number | 225720279 | Release Date | 2026/05/09 | List Price | US$12.80 | Model Number | 225720279 | ||
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- 🦋 Asclepias curassavica, or Tropical Milkweed, is an upright, flowering perennial prized worldwide for its showy flowers and ability to attract butterflies. It is a staple for pollinator gardens and is celebrated for its vigorous growth and vibrant color.
- 🌸 Plants grow fast and upright, typically maturing between 3 and 4 feet tall. Narrow, lance-shaped leaves grow in opposite pairs along stems filled with a milky sap. These prolific season-long bloomers produce flowers featuring a bright yellow ring of sepals crowned by an orange corolla—a perfect choice for butterfly gardens, mixed perennial borders, and habitat use.
- 🤗 Care: Plant in fertile, well-draining soil in full sun. Maintain consistent moisture; avoid overwatering, which causes weak, spotted growth and poor flowering. Feed with a quality slow-release, bloom-boosting fertilizer at planting and annually each spring. Pro-Tip: In tropical areas, prune heavily in early fall to support migration patterns. Note: Plants typically recover from host feeding spontaneously once pupae form; no treatment is required for regrowth.
- 🏡 Indoor Growing: While best suited for outdoors due to light and humidity needs, these can act as hosts in habitat enclosures with adequate warmth and light.
- 🌡Climate: Milkweed is a tropical plant recommended for growing in Zones 9, 10, and 11. Protection from cold temperatures is required in all Zones for the longest life, best appearance, and earliest flowering. Note that Zone recommendations are based on average temperatures and do not consider other variables.
| ASIN | B00T6O18EI |
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| Color | Orange |
| Soil Type | Fertile Well-Draining |
| Brand Name | Emerald Goddess Gardens |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Emerald Goddess Gardens TM |
| Moisture Needs | Moderate Watering |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Material Features | California Certified, Grown In USA, Live Plant, Nursery Grown, Starter Size |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9, 10, 11 |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Outdoor |
| Expected Plant Height | 3 Feet |
| Expected Blooming Period | Spring to Fall |
| Expected Planting Period | Spring |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ACS-MIL-ORA-04 |
| Product Care Instructions | Protect from cold |
| Plant or Animal Product Type | Asclepia curassavic 'Orange' |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Butterfly Host Plant, Extended Bloom Time, Heat Tolerant |
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