Distinctive Star-Shaped Flowers
Produces clusters of waxy, star-shaped flowers that add ornamental interest to tropical gardens.
Gigantea Calotropis Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Gigantea Calotropis Seeds
Calotropis gigantea, commonly known as giant milkweed or crown flower, is a tropical flowering shrub recognized for its broad, gray-green leaves and attractive star-shaped flowers. The blooms are commonly white, pale lavender, or purple, depending on the plant. This hardy ornamental shrub is suitable for tropical gardens, sunny landscape areas, and naturalized planting sites where its growth can be managed. Its milky sap can be irritating and toxic, so handle the plant carefully and keep it away from children and pets.
Giant Milkweed
Tropical Flowering Shrub
Star-Shaped Flowers
Drought-Tolerant Plant
Key Features
Broad Gray-Green Leaves
Features large, softly colored leaves that create a distinctive foliage display.
Heat-Tolerant Growth
Adapted to warm climates and capable of growing in sunny locations with suitable drainage.
Wildlife Garden Interest
Can provide a host plant for certain butterflies, including monarch relatives in regions where they occur.
Product Highlights
Botanical species: Calotropis gigantea
White to pale purple flowers
Broad gray-green foliage
Tropical flowering shrub
Suitable for sunny garden locations
Adapted to warm growing conditions
Prefers well-drained soil
Milky sap requires careful handling
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Calotropis gigantea |
| Common Name | Giant Milkweed; Crown Flower; Giant Calotropis |
| Plant Family | Apocynaceae |
| Plant Type | Tropical perennial shrub |
| Planting Material | Seeds |
| Flower Color | White, pale lavender, or purple, depending on the plant |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching shrub |
| Approximate Mature Height | About 1–4 m, depending on climate and growing conditions |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally suited to warm climates; cold tolerance varies |
| Planting Season | Warm spring or early rainy season, after frost risk has passed |
| Seed Starting | Sow in a warm, well-drained growing medium and follow supplier instructions |
| Germination Time | Varies with seed freshness, temperature, and growing conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Warm conditions are preferred; follow supplier recommendations |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained sandy or loamy soil |
| Watering | Water during establishment and allow excess moisture to drain |
| Flowering Season | Can flower for extended periods in suitable tropical conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Allow sufficient room for mature shrub growth and air circulation |
| Safety Information | Milky sap can be irritating and toxic; avoid contact and ingestion |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy seeds from a reliable supplier. Follow the supplied seed preparation instructions and avoid using unverified treatments.
Select healthy seeds from a reliable supplier. Follow the supplied seed preparation instructions and avoid using unverified treatments.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Use a warm seed-starting tray or small pot filled with a clean, well-drained growing medium. Ensure containers have drainage holes.
Use a warm seed-starting tray or small pot filled with a clean, well-drained growing medium. Ensure containers have drainage holes.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow according to the supplier's recommended depth and spacing. Keep the growing medium lightly moist without saturating it.
Sow according to the supplier's recommended depth and spacing. Keep the growing medium lightly moist without saturating it.
Step 4: Provide Warmth and Sunlight
Keep the seeds in a warm location and provide suitable light as seedlings emerge. Avoid exposing young seedlings to extreme heat or waterlogged conditions.
Keep the seeds in a warm location and provide suitable light as seedlings emerge. Avoid exposing young seedlings to extreme heat or waterlogged conditions.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
Once seedlings are established, transplant them into a sunny location with well-drained soil. Wear gloves when handling the plant and prevent contact with its milky sap.
Once seedlings are established, transplant them into a sunny location with well-drained soil. Wear gloves when handling the plant and prevent contact with its milky sap.
Add Tropical Character with Gigantea Calotropis
Calotropis gigantea brings distinctive foliage and unusual star-shaped flowers to warm-climate gardens. Its adaptability to sunny locations and well-drained soil makes it an interesting choice for suitable tropical landscapes. Provide adequate growing space and handle the plant carefully because its milky sap can be harmful.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful information about Calotropis gigantea seed germination, flowering, and growing requirements.
How do you germinate Calotropis gigantea seeds?
Sow Calotropis gigantea seeds in a warm, well-drained seed-starting medium and maintain light moisture without waterlogging. Germination depends on seed freshness and temperature, so follow the supplier's instructions for sowing depth and expected germination time.
How long does Calotropis gigantea take to flower from seed?
The time to flowering varies with seed quality, climate, sunlight, and plant development. Warm conditions, full sun, and well-drained soil help establish healthy plants. Ask your supplier for a flowering-time estimate specific to the seeds being sold.
Is Calotropis gigantea poisonous to humans and pets?
Yes. Calotropis gigantea contains milky latex that can irritate the skin and eyes, and parts of the plant are toxic if ingested. Wear protective gloves when handling it, avoid contact with the sap, and keep the plant away from children and pets. Seek medical or veterinary advice if exposure or ingestion occurs.