Tropical Milkweed Live Plant – 3–6 Inch Starter, No Pot – Asclepias curassavica

Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) is a flowering perennial grown for its bright orange and yellow flowers and narrow green foliage. It is commonly used in outdoor garden settings and as a butterfly host plant.

This listing includes 1 live starter plant measuring approximately 3–6 inches tall. The plant ships without a pot. Tropical Milkweed prefers full sun to partial shade and warm growing conditions, with protection from frost and cold stress.

The seller describes this plant as suitable for outdoor gardens, containers, and pollinator habitats. Natural variation in size and appearance should be expected with live plants.

Approx. 3–6 inches tall at time of shipping.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Tropical Milkweed starter plant
• Scientific name: Asclepias curassavica
• Approx. 3–6 inches tall at shipping
• Ships without a pot
• Bright orange and yellow flowers
• Narrow green foliage with characteristic milky sap
• Outdoor flowering perennial
• Full sun to partial shade
• Suitable for containers and outdoor gardens
• Commonly grown as a butterfly host plant
• Warm-climate plant

🧾 MATERIALS:

1 live Asclepias curassavica starter plant, shipped without a pot.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

Common Name: Tropical Milkweed
Scientific Name: Asclepias curassavica
Plant Type: Flowering perennial
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Bright orange and yellow flowers
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Not specified
Water: Not specifically specified
USDA Zone: Not specified by seller
Growth Habit: Upright flowering plant
Quantity: 1 plant
Shipping Size: 3–6 inches tall
Plant Form: Starter plant, ships without pot
Climate: Tropical, subtropical, temperate, Mediterranean, humid subtropical
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Tropical Milkweed?
The seller does not provide a specific USDA hardiness zone for this listing. Climate suitability is described as tropical, subtropical, temperate, Mediterranean, and humid subtropical.

2. How much sunlight does Tropical Milkweed need?
The seller recommends full sun to partial shade.

3. How much water does Tropical Milkweed need?
The seller does not provide a specific watering level. Young plants may require attention to moisture while establishing.

4. What is the growth habit of Tropical Milkweed?
It is a flowering perennial with narrow green leaves and clusters of bright orange and yellow flowers.

5. Can Tropical Milkweed be grown in a container?
Yes. The seller lists containers among the suitable growing uses for this plant.

Customer Notice for Live Plants Only:

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.