Asclepias (Milkweed) Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Asclepias, also known as milkweed, is a perennial flowering plant that produces clusters of small, attractively shaped flowers in various colors, including yellow, green, purple, pink, and orange. This plant can grow to 6 feet or more with proper care. Unfortunately, this plant contains cardiac glycosides dangerous to pets if they ingest too much.
Common Name |
Milkweed
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Asclepias syriaca
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Genus
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Asclepias
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Family
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Apocynaceae
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Order
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Gentianales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Asclepias (Milkweed) Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Asclepias (Milkweed).
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Asclepias (Milkweed) needs water once every
7 days in 0.9
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Asclepias (Milkweed) needs about 0.225 L per 7 days. |
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Asclepias (Milkweed) Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Asclepias (Milkweed) to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
50°F
to 68°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Asclepias (Milkweed) prefers Medium humidity levels, between 40% and 60%. |
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Asclepias (Milkweed) Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Asclepias (Milkweed). |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Asclepias (Milkweed) plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Asclepias (Milkweed) Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Asclepias (Milkweed) plant. |
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Maximum Height |
76 Inches or
2 meters
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Spread |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
Orange
Red
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Characteristics |
Showy
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Is Asclepias (Milkweed) toxic to pets? |
Yes
This plant contains cardiac glycosides or cardenolides that can cause negative reactions in pets and humans. |
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Garden Style |
Informal and Cottage
Prairie and Meadow
Patio And Containers
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Asclepias (Milkweed) Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Asclepias (Milkweed), when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
seed
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
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Asclepias (Milkweed) Native Region |
Find out where the Asclepias (Milkweed) plant originated. |
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Country |
United States of America (the)
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