"You will receive one healthy Tropical Milkweed live 8” plant 2 or more branches. The plant is well-rooted in soil and grown in a nursery pot but ships without the pot to reduce shipping weight. Some soil may be removed before shipping.
📦 Shipping Info:
Ships without pot to reduce transit stress
Starter plant is well-rooted and ready for transplanting
Photos show mature plants for reference only; your plant is young with no flower for now.
Minor leaf loss or dormancy during shipping is normal
🌟 Tropical Milkweed – Care Tips
1. Light
Prefers full sun (6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily).
More sun = more blooms and stronger growth.
Can tolerate light partial shade but may flower less.
2. Water
Water regularly while young to establish roots.
Once established, it becomes moderately drought-tolerant.
Allow the top 1–2 inches of soil to dry between waterings.
Avoid constantly soggy soil to prevent root rot.
3. Soil
Grows best in well-draining soil.
Tolerates sandy, loamy, and even poor soils.
Soil pH: adaptable, prefers neutral to slightly acidic.
4. Temperature
Thrives in warm climates, 70–95°F (21–35°C).
Hardy in USDA zones 8–11.
Very sensitive to frost — protect from cold nights.
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