Distinctive Crown-Shaped Flowers
Produces unusual five-part flowers with a crown-like central structure in attractive lavender, purple, or white shades.
Giant Milkweed Calotropis Gigantea Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Giant Milkweed Calotropis Gigantea Seeds
Giant Milkweed, scientifically known as Calotropis gigantea, is a tropical flowering shrub admired for its broad, silvery-green foliage and distinctive clusters of lavender, purple, or white flowers. Also called Crown Flower, Giant Milkweed is commonly grown in tropical gardens, ornamental landscapes, and butterfly-friendly planting areas. This hardy shrub tolerates dry conditions once established and can grow in a range of well-drained soils. It is suitable for warm climates but requires careful handling because its milky sap is toxic.
Tropical Flowering Shrub
Lavender and White Blooms
Broad Green Foliage
Drought Tolerant
Key Features
Broad Silvery-Green Leaves
Develops large, opposite leaves with a soft, sometimes velvety texture that gives the shrub a distinctive tropical appearance.
Heat and Drought Tolerance
Grows well in warm climates and can tolerate periodic dry conditions after its root system becomes established.
Butterfly Garden Interest
Its flowers can attract bees and butterflies, making the plant an interesting addition to suitable pollinator gardens.
Product Highlights
Large lavender, purple, or white flowers
Distinctive crown-shaped flower centers
Broad silvery-green foliage
Tropical perennial shrub
Suitable for warm-climate gardens
Can tolerate periodic dry conditions
Grows in sandy and well-drained soils
Attracts bees and butterflies
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Calotropis gigantea |
| Common Name | Giant Milkweed, Crown Flower, Giant Calotrope |
| Plant Family | Apocynaceae |
| Plant Type | Tropical flowering shrub |
| Planting Material | Seeds |
| Flower Color | Lavender, purple, or white, depending on the plant form |
| Flower Shape | Five-part flowers with a distinctive crown-like center |
| Foliage | Broad, opposite, green to silvery-green leaves |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching shrub |
| Mature Plant Height | Varies with climate and growing conditions; allow room for a large shrub |
| Climate Preference | Tropical and subtropical climates |
| Planting Season | Warm weather or the beginning of the rainy season, where suitable |
| Germination Temperature | Warm conditions; approximately 23–33°C is a useful research-based reference |
| Germination Time | Varies with seed viability, moisture, temperature, and sowing conditions |
| Sunlight | Full sun to bright outdoor light |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained sandy, sandy-loam, or other suitable garden soil |
| Watering | Keep young seedlings evenly moist without waterlogging; reduce watering after establishment as appropriate |
| Propagation | Seeds or stem cuttings |
| Special Precaution | Milky sap is toxic and may irritate skin and eyes; avoid ingestion |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select mature, viable Giant Milkweed seeds from a reliable supplier. Follow the supplier's seed preparation instructions and handle seeds carefully, keeping them away from children and pets.
Select mature, viable Giant Milkweed seeds from a reliable supplier. Follow the supplier's seed preparation instructions and handle seeds carefully, keeping them away from children and pets.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Fill a seed tray or small pot with a loose, well-drained seed-starting mix. Ensure the container has drainage holes to prevent excess moisture from accumulating around the seeds.
Fill a seed tray or small pot with a loose, well-drained seed-starting mix. Ensure the container has drainage holes to prevent excess moisture from accumulating around the seeds.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow the seeds according to the supplier's instructions and cover them lightly if recommended. Maintain warm conditions and consistent moisture without saturating the growing medium.
Sow the seeds according to the supplier's instructions and cover them lightly if recommended. Maintain warm conditions and consistent moisture without saturating the growing medium.
Step 4: Provide Warmth and Sunlight
Place the container in a warm location with suitable light. Once seedlings emerge, provide bright light and gradually acclimatize them to outdoor conditions.
Place the container in a warm location with suitable light. Once seedlings emerge, provide bright light and gradually acclimatize them to outdoor conditions.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
Transplant established seedlings into a sunny, well-drained location with enough room for mature growth. Water regularly while young, then adjust watering as the plant becomes established.
Transplant established seedlings into a sunny, well-drained location with enough room for mature growth. Water regularly while young, then adjust watering as the plant becomes established.
Bring Tropical Beauty to Your Garden with Giant Milkweed
Giant Milkweed adds a distinctive tropical appearance through its broad foliage and unusual crown-shaped flowers. Its adaptability to warm climates and ability to tolerate periodic dry conditions make it an interesting choice for suitable outdoor landscapes and butterfly gardens. Provide plenty of light, well-drained soil, and appropriate care for healthy growth. Handle the plant cautiously because its milky sap is toxic, and avoid planting it where children or pets may come into contact with it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn about Giant Milkweed seed germination, flowering, and the precautions needed when growing Calotropis gigantea.
How do you germinate Giant Milkweed seeds successfully?
Sow viable Calotropis gigantea seeds in a loose, well-drained growing medium and maintain warm conditions with consistent moisture. Research indicates that temperatures around 23–33°C can favor germination in Calotropis species. Germination time and success vary with seed quality and growing conditions, so follow the supplier's instructions.
How long does Giant Milkweed take to flower after planting?
Flowering time depends on seedling development, climate, sunlight, and plant care. Calotropis gigantea can flower repeatedly in suitable warm conditions, but plants grown from seed need time to mature. Provide adequate sunlight and well-drained soil, and avoid relying on a fixed flowering date.
Is Giant Milkweed poisonous to humans and pets?
Yes. Giant Milkweed releases milky sap when its stems, leaves, or other tissues are damaged. The sap can irritate skin and eyes and is harmful if swallowed. Wear protective gloves when handling the plant, avoid contact with the sap, wash exposed skin promptly, and keep the plant away from children and pets. Seek medical or veterinary advice if exposure or ingestion occurs.