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ASCLEPIAS CURASSAVICA

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Asclepias curassavica, commonly known as Tropical Milkweed or Bloodflower, is a fast-growing perennial shrub celebrated for its bright red, orange, and yellow clusters of tubular flowers that attract butterflies, especially monarchs. Native to the tropical Americas, this shrub is widely grown as an ornamental and butterfly garden plant. Supplied in a 1-inch net pot — plant directly with the net pot into the ground or a larger planter.

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ASCLEPIAS CURASSAVICA

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Category – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 6 to 8 inches
3.Watering – Keep soil moist but well-drained
4.Sunlight – Full sun to partial shade

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 3 to 5 feet
3.Leaves Color – Medium to dark green, lance-shaped
4.Flowers – Bright clusters of red, orange, and yellow tubular flowers
5.Type – Outdoor perennial shrub, butterfly attractor
6.Feed – Balanced fertilizer monthly during growing season
7.Watering – Moderate; increase watering in hot weather
8.Soil – Well-draining fertile soil, sandy loam preferred
9.Sunlight – Full sun preferred for best flowering
10.Suitable Temperature – 70°F–95°F (21°C–35°C); frost-sensitive

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil.
2.Dig a hole twice as wide and equal to the net pot depth.
3.Place the sapling (with net pot) in the hole.
4.Fill soil gently, press firmly, and water thoroughly.
5.Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Asclepias curassavica
2.Common names: Tropical Milkweed, Bloodflower, Mexican Butterfly Weed
3.Hindi: ट्रॉपिकल मिल्कवीड / रक्त फूल (Tropical Milkweed / Rakt Phool)
4.Tamil: உஷ்ணமண்டல பால் மல்லி (Uṣṇamaṇṭala Pāl Malli)
5.Telugu: ఉష్ణమండల పాల మల్లి (Uṣṇamaṇḍala Pāla Malli)
6.Kannada: ಉಷ್ಣಮಂಡಲ ಹಾಲು ಹೂವು (Uṣṇamaṇḍala Hālu Hūvu)
7.Marathi: उष्ण कटिबंधीय दूधफुल (Uṣṇa Kaṭibaṃdhīya Dūdhaphul)
8.Malayalam: ഉഷ്ണമണ്ഡല പാലുമല്ലി (Uṣṇamaṇḍala Pālumalli)