Asclepias Syriaca

Asclepias Syriaca is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Common Milkweed →

Common Common Milkweed Problems →

Asclepias Syriaca prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Common Milkweed Water Frequency →

Common Milkweed Root Rot →

Asclepias Syriaca requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Common Milkweed Light Requirements →

Common Milkweed Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

Asclepias Syriaca is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Asclepias Syriaca is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Best Soil Mix for Common Milkweed →

When and How to Successfully Repot Common Milkweed →

Asclepias Syriaca grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Asclepias Syriaca grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

How and When to Prune Common Milkweed →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Asclepias Syriaca can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-9b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Common Milkweed Temperature Tolerance →

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Common Milkweed →
• Drooping Common Milkweed Leaves →
• Common Milkweed Dropping Leaves →
• Common Milkweed Mushy Leaves →
• Black Spots on Common Milkweed →
• Brown Spots on Common Milkweed →
• Common Milkweed Leaves Falling Over →
• Common Milkweed Leaves Curling →
• Common Milkweed Yellow Leaves →
• Common Milkweed Root Rot →