Giant Milkweed – Calotropis gigantea – 10 Inch Pot, Monarch Butterfly Host Plant, Tropical Pollinator Plant

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Giant Milkweed (Calotropis gigantea) is a striking tropical plant admired for its unique clusters of lavender-white star-shaped flowers and large silvery-green foliage. This exotic beauty adds a bold tropical presence to any landscape while serving an important purpose for pollinators.

A favorite among butterfly enthusiasts, Giant Milkweed is a host plant for Monarch butterflies, providing a place for caterpillars to feed and develop. Homeowners love watching butterflies visit their gardens and transform their outdoor spaces into a vibrant pollinator haven.

Perfect for sunny garden beds, butterfly gardens, patios, and tropical landscapes, this eye-catching plant creates a dramatic focal point while supporting beneficial wildlife.

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🌿 Plant Features
• Botanical name: Calotropis gigantea
• Unique lavender-white star-shaped flowers
• Large silvery-green foliage
• Host plant for Monarch butterflies
• Fast-growing tropical shrub
• Drought tolerant once established
• Ideal for butterfly gardens and landscape accents

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🪴 What You’ll Receive
• A healthy, live Giant Milkweed (Calotropis gigantea)
• Growing in a 10-inch nursery pot
• Secure, careful packaging for safe delivery

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🌞 Care Tips
• Sun: Full sun
• Water: Moderate watering; drought tolerant once established
• Extra Tips: Prefers warm climates and well-draining soil

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Warning: This plant may contain butterfly eggs or caterpillars. We do not use any pesticides on them, as Giant Milkweed is grown as a host plant for butterflies and other pollinators.


⚠️ Plant Disclosure
• Sap may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
• Toxic if ingested by people or pets.
• Handle with care and keep away from children and animals.


The plant care provided here are general tips to help keep your plant healthy and thriving. If you would like personalized care instructions customized to your city and state for your newly acquired plant, please don't hesitate to reach out to us

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Please remember that you are buying a living plant. Both flowering and non-flowering plants go through natural cycles, which means they might not always look as perfect as they do in the images. If you'd like, we can provide photos of the actual inventory upon request.

Sun-grown Plants Only. In order to acclimate your plants to indoor environments, a transition period is necessary. It is recommended that the plants receive at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight during the first two weeks after acquiring them. Following this initial period, you can then move them indoors and position them close to a window where they can continue to receive direct sunlight.

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