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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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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster

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

Grown in

6"/1 gal pot

4 Plants in stock

$39.95

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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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