Butterfly-weed Plant
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a perennial herb growing 1-3 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 3-9, prefers well-drained, sandy soil, full sun, low to medium moisture, not edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Perennial
Height
0.5-1m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Sandy, well-drained
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Low to medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
18-30°C
Humidity (%)
50-70%
Potting media
Organic compost
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK
Watering
Low
Plant Weight
300-600g
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
Low
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental
NPK ratio
5:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Attracts pollinators, medicinal uses
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sandy soil, 30% compost, 20% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Rust, Verticillium Wilt
Brown or black spots on leaves, White powdery coating on leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves, root decay, Orange pustules on leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves, vascular discoloration
Remove affected leaves, use compost tea, Apply sulfur or neem oil, Improve drainage, apply compost tea,Increase air circulation, use compost tea, Prune affected branches, improve soil health
Copper-based fungicide, Systemic fungicides like myclobutanil, Fungicide application, Fungicides containing chlorothalonil, Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl
HEALTH BENEFITS
Used in herbal medicine to treat respiratory conditions like bronchitis, cough, and pneumonia.