Asclepias curassavica 'Red'

  • Product number: 641130
  • Origin: South America
  • Latin: Asclepias curassavica

Plant them in a large pot; the plant will grow to 75-100 cm tall. The clusters of silky flowers bloom for a long time: red with warm yellow petals. Tip: place pruned branches in the pot beforehand to give the plant natural support.

Names:
Latin: Asclepias curassavica
Dutch: Zijdebloem
Also known as: Tropical milkweed
English: Bloodflower

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Sowing method: All year round, preferably January-June. Germinate in a warm place in 3/4 coco peat and 1/4 silver sand.

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Sowing/planting time:

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June

Harvesting time:

  • All year

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors

Position:

  • Sun
  • Flower colour: Red with warm-yellow petals
  • Origin: South America
  • Average growth height: 60 to 90 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Perennial
  • Attractive to insects: Butterflies
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Asclepias curassavica
  • Dutch: Silk flower
  • Also known as: Tropical milkweed
  • English: Bloodflower
  • All year round

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