Asclepias syriaca aka Common Milkweed

With its straightforward care requirements, Common Milkweed is a hassle-free plant that anyone can enjoy.

Common Milkweed should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

If you're planting Common Milkweed, you need to make sure you use a potting soil that can retain moisture. While the soil should still be able to drain well, it should contain plenty of organic matter like coco coir or sphagnum moss to help it stay moist and nourish the roots of your plants. This is especially important since Common Milkweed is especially sensitive to dry soil. You can also add other amendments, such as compost, to help retain moisture and provide extra nutrients to your plants. Be sure to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy, throughout the growing season. With the right soil and proper care, your Common Milkweed will thrive!

To ensure optimal growth, the Common Milkweed prefers bright indirect light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the wintertime, it is common for Common Milkweed plants to go dormant and their growth rate may slow down. Therefore, the amount of waterings should be spaced out more.

Common Milkweed is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

The Common Milkweed is known for its slow growth and doesn't require fertilizing beyond its potting soil. Replacing the soil in its pot once a year should offer it sufficient nutrition. It's essential to remember that plants get their energy from the sun, not from fertilizers.

New growth will sprout from the top of the Common Milkweed as it grows vertically.

Common Milkweed’s native range is Eastern N. America - New Brunswick to Saskatchewan, south to N. Carolina, Kansas and Georgia.