Giant Milkweed Plant
Giant Milkweed (Calotropis gigantea) grows up to 10 ft, prefers sandy soil, full sun, low moisture, and is medicinal but not edible.
Habit
Shrub
Height
6-10 ft
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Sandy
Shade
Full
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-35
Humidity (%)
50-80%
Potting media
Loam, Compost
Fertilizers
Organic
Watering
Low
Plant Weight
1-3 kg
Flowering Time
Year round
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
1.0-1.3
Yield Per Plant
Medicinal, ornamental
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Anti-inflammatory, Traditional medicine.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% compost, 30% sand, 30% peat moss
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation.
Dark spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Leaf curling and distortion, Lesions on stems and branches.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Copper-based fungicides.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Used in Ayurveda for treating skin diseases and respiratory issues.
- Latex is used for pain relief but can be toxic in large amounts.