Asclepias

Asclepias curassavica

Also called · Milkweed

Red and yellow flowers that feed butterflies and their caterpillars.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 199

“Caterpillars eating the leaves are butterflies-to-be. Leave them.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top of the soil is dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Any well-draining soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    Rarely needed.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Orange insects on stems

    Aphids. Wash them off with water.

  • Milky sap

    It is poisonous and irritates eyes. Wash your hands.

Garden, full sun

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