Item Tag: Gigantea

Calotropis Gigantea Also known as: Giant Milkweed, Crown Flower This is possibly the largest of all Milkweeds and is native to Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines,Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, China, Pakistan, Nepal, and tropical Africa. It is a medium sized to large perennial shrub growing to normally about 6-8 feet or even more in the very hot tropics. It can also be grown in large planters to create a tropical effect just about anywhere. It has clusters of beautiful waxy flowers that bloom all season long and are either white or lavender in color. Each flower consists of five pointed petals and a small, elegant “crown” rising from the center, which holds the stamens. It is a relative of the Hoya and the scarlet milkweed. The plant is pollinated by insects and is a host to many, including bees and various butterflies including the Monarch butterfly! The flowers last long, and are used in various floral arrangements. Hawaiian’s consider them as a symbol of royalty and wear them strung into leis. Reported to exhibit mosquito controlling properties. There are a wide range of medicinal Uses which include a remedy for poisonous snake bites, fever, intestinal worms, stomach ulcers, asthma, abortion, and purgative. Rheumatic disorders, skin, stomach, and nerve disorders are also treated. Despite the fact of its numerous medicinal uses, this plant is recognized as a poisonous plant. Extreme caution should be taken, medical advice, and further research. It prefers full sun to part shade. Hardy at least to zone 9, drought and salt tolerant. This offer is for 10 seeds. For complete transparency we include payment processing & Ebay fees in our shipping/handling cost. *DISCLAIMER*NO RETURNS/REFUNDS/REPLACEMENTS ON SEEDSMost specialty seeds we offer are NOT fast to germinate.Many take several weeks, months, and some even up towards a year depending on dormancy, region, season etc. It is important that the buyer understands that seeds are perishable products and seed germination can be adversely affected by such factors as mold/fungus, bugs, temperature, moisture content, light intensity, dormancy, care, contamination of planting media among many other reasons. These factors are totally out of The Plant Attraction’s control and are the buyer’s responsibility and risk. Germination recommendations are sent with each order and the buyer is free to research and use their own methods. Floating seeds do not always indicate that the seed is not viable. Many times it is a misconception because the seed does not have the density to sink in water. Accordingly, The Plant Attraction does not guarantee seeds to perform properly regardless of conditions or buyer’s methods or mistakes. Since 2006 we have been doing our best to hand sort and provide the freshest, cleanest harvest that is free of defects and bugs.