Tropical Milkweed. It is simple to propagate allowing growers to rapidly produce the plant for quick sale. Best practice for now.
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Most species are toxic to humans and many other species primarily due to the presence of cardenolides although as with many such plants there are species that feed upon them i e. Queen caterpillars which are found in the southern states particularly florida southern costal areas texas and the southwest will use tropical milkweed as a food source. Tropical milkweed asclepias curassavica is a non native milkweed that has exploded in popularity in response to the demand for milkweed.
The plant is also attractive both to humans and monarchs providing flowers and lush green foliage throughout the.
Queen caterpillars which are found in the southern states particularly florida southern costal areas texas and the southwest will use tropical milkweed as a food source. Tropical milkweed also supports other pollinators in the local ecosystems of all regions as you would realize if you had first hand experience growing it. It is simple to propagate allowing growers to rapidly produce the plant for quick sale. Very easy to grow from seed.
