Giant Milkweed Calotropis gigantea 20 Seeds

Calotropis gigantea, commonly called the Giant Milkweed or Crown Flower, is an exceptional ornamental plant admired for its bold structure, unique blooms, and ability to thrive in challenging environments. This evergreen shrub, reaching up to 4 meters in height, features thick, upright stems and large, velvety, gray-green leaves that lend a striking architectural presence to gardens and landscapes. Its clusters of waxy, star-shaped flowers—typically white, lavender, or pale purple—stand out for their intricate, crown-like appearance and long-lasting beauty. These blossoms not only enhance visual appeal but also attract a variety of pollinators, including butterflies, especially the Monarch butterfly, which relies on the plant as a larval host. Calotropis gigantea is highly valued in ornamental landscaping for its resilience to drought, heat, wind, and saline soils, making it ideal for xeriscapes, tropical gardens, and coastal plantings. It is often used as a background shrub, border accent, or specimen plant to create dramatic contrasts with other greenery. Beyond its aesthetic qualities, the plant holds cultural significance in many regions, where its flowers are used in garlands and religious ceremonies. Hardy, low-maintenance, and visually distinctive, Calotropis gigantea combines ecological function with ornamental beauty, making it a superb choice for sustainable and decorative landscaping in warm climates.

Growing Instructions

1. Put a mixture of potting soil and sand or perlite into a pot with drainage holes in the base. The soil should be moist and well-drained. Grows best in light, rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates some light shade. Tolerates some soil dryness.
2. Sow the seeds on the soil.
3. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil.
4. Water the seeds. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
5. When the plants are a few inches tall, they can be transplanted.