Milkweed tree, Calotropis procera 25 seeds
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Common names include Giant milkweed, Sodom's Apple, Dead Sea Apple, Rooster Tree, Rubber Bush and Milkweed tree. Zone 10-11 plant will like special treatment in colder zones during winter. Can be grown in an island (container). Blooms in under a year. Seed germinates in fewer than four days. Plant will continue to grow for many years when protected from cold weather.
FamilyApocynaceae
GenusCalotropis
SpeciesProcera
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Growth HabitLife Expectancy: Perennial within its temp range. Annual in colder zones.
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 10-13 (30ºF to 70ºF) protect during frost. Light Requirement: Full sun. Mature Height: 12 feet. Bloom Colors: Purple and white. Propagation: Seed. Germinates at 75ºF. Ideal temp is 85ºF (96hrs). Root Description: Forms multi-stemmed crown above ground level. Root Spread: Clump forming. Expanding crown. Container: Transplant when container is inevitably outgrown. |