How to Care for Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)

Korean name: 아스클레피아스

Asclepias tuberosa is a perennial herb known for its clusters of bright orange or yellow flowers. The leaves are pointed and narrow, and it thrives in dry, well-drained soils. It is frequently used as a cut flower in floral arrangements.

Key facts

• Category: Flowering plant
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: North America
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.
• Traits: cut flower, perennial, drought tolerant, garden plant
• Also known as: Butterfly Weed, Pleurisy Root

Care Guide

• Light: Provide full sunlight.
• Watering: Water moderately, avoiding waterlogging.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained sandy soil.
• Humidity: Grows well in average indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Asclepias tuberosa?

Water moderately, avoiding waterlogging. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Asclepias tuberosa?

It likes Provide full sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained sandy soil..

Is Asclepias tuberosa safe around pets?

Toxic, so keep it well away from pets and children.

Is Asclepias tuberosa good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Grows well in average indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..