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Calotropis gigantea - video

Giant Milkweed, Crown Flower, Giant Calotrope, Arka, Jilledu, Erukkam Madar, White Madaar
Family: Apocynaceae (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)
Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae
Origin: India
USDA Zone: 9-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Full sun

Moderate water

Blue, lavender, purple flowers

White, off-white flowers

Pink flowers

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Ethnomedical plant.
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Seaside, salt tolerant plant

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Calotropis gigantea - Giant milkweed, Arka

2233 Calotropis gigantea - Giant milkweed, Arka

Giant milkweed, Giant Calotrope - Lilac colored flowers... more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster

This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.

Grown in

6"/1 gal pot

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Calotropis gigantea Andromeda - White Giant Milkweed, Arka

6891 Calotropis gigantea Andromeda - White Giant Milkweed, Arka

Albino Crown Flower, White Madar - rare variety with... more

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster

This item is certified for shipping to California, Texas, Louisiana, Arizona.

Grown in

6"/1 gal pot

Notify me when available

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