Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella' Plant Care Reminders

General Information

• Instruction By	Steve Brigham
  Notes	In the mild Southern California coastal climates, many kinds of milkweeds may be grown in the garden. Two of the best are Asclepias curassavica and Asclepias physocarpa, both of which are evergreen and nearly everblooming in frost-free areas. However, many cold-hardy species such as Asclepias tuberosa may perform poorly due to lack of winter cold and summer heat.
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Plant Care Instruction

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  January 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. 2. Plant Plant any time. 3. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them.

  February 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. 2. Plant Plant any time. 3. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 4. Prune Cut back plants in late winter to promote new spring growth. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them.

  March 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. 2. Plant Plant any time. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seeds in flats of potting soil when weather is warm. 4. Fertilize Fertilize lightly in early spring to promote new growth. 5. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 6. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. 8. Propagate Propagate by seed when weather is warm. Transplant young seedlings to larger pots and grow on before planting in the garden.

  April 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. 2. Plant Plant any time. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seeds in flats of potting soil when weather is warm. 4. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. 6. Transplant If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late spring as new growth begins. 7. Propagate Propagate by seed when weather is warm. Transplant young seedlings to larger pots and grow on before planting in the garden.

  May 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. 2. Plant Plant any time. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seeds in flats of potting soil when weather is warm. 4. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 5. Treat for Pest/Disease Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. 6. Transplant If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late spring as new growth begins. 7. Propagate Propagate by seed when weather is warm. Transplant young seedlings to larger pots and grow on before planting in the garden.

  June 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. 2. Plant Plant any time. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seeds in flats of potting soil when weather is warm. 4. Fertilize Fertilize in early summer to promote vigorous growth. 5. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 6. Prune If you don\'t want seed pods and seeds, remove seed pods before they ripen to promote more flowers. 7. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use. 8. Pest/Disease Inspection Orange aphids and the larger orange and black bugs which eat them will not spread to other kinds of plants and do little harm. Don\'t harm them. 9. Treat for Pest/Disease Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. 10. Propagate Propagate by seed when weather is warm. Transplant young seedlings to larger pots and grow on before planting in the garden.

  July 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. 2. Plant Plant any time. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seeds in flats of potting soil when weather is warm. 4. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 5. Prune If you don\'t want seed pods and seeds, remove seed pods before they ripen to promote more flowers. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Orange aphids and the larger orange and black bugs which eat them will not spread to other kinds of plants and do little harm. Don\'t harm them. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. 8. Propagate Propagate by seed when weather is warm. Transplant young seedlings to larger pots and grow on before planting in the garden.

  August 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. 2. Plant Plant any time. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seeds in flats of potting soil when weather is warm. 4. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 5. Prune If you don\'t want seed pods and seeds, remove seed pods before they ripen to promote more flowers. 6. Pest/Disease Inspection Orange aphids and the larger orange and black bugs which eat them will not spread to other kinds of plants and do little harm. Don\'t harm them. 7. Treat for Pest/Disease Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. 8. Propagate Propagate by seed when weather is warm. Transplant young seedlings to larger pots and grow on before planting in the garden.

  September 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. 2. Plant Plant any time. 3. Sow Seeds Sow seeds in flats of potting soil when weather is warm. 4. Fertilize Fertilize in early fall to prolong growth and bloom. 5. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 6. Prune If you don\'t want seed pods and seeds, remove seed pods before they ripen to promote more flowers. 7. Mulch Mulch to conserve water use. 8. Pest/Disease Inspection Orange aphids and the larger orange and black bugs which eat them will not spread to other kinds of plants and do little harm. Don\'t harm them. 9. Treat for Pest/Disease Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. 10. Propagate Propagate by seed when weather is warm. Transplant young seedlings to larger pots and grow on before planting in the garden.

  October 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. 2. Plant Plant any time. 3. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 4. Prune If you don\'t want seed pods and seeds, remove seed pods before they ripen to promote more flowers. 5. Pest/Disease Inspection Orange aphids and the larger orange and black bugs which eat them will not spread to other kinds of plants and do little harm. Don\'t harm them. 6. Treat for Pest/Disease Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them.

  November 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. 2. Plant Plant any time. 3. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them.

  December 1. Buy Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. 2. Plant Plant any time. 3. Water Water regularly during dry periods. 4. Treat for Pest/Disease Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. February Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. March Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. April Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. May Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. June Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. July Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. August Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. September Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. October Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. November Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available. December Buy plants in nurseries or by mail anytime they are available.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January Plant any time. February Plant any time. March Plant any time. April Plant any time. May Plant any time. June Plant any time. July Plant any time. August Plant any time. September Plant any time. October Plant any time. November Plant any time. December Plant any time.

  Sow Seeds When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements? March Sow seeds in flats of potting soil when weather is warm. April Sow seeds in flats of potting soil when weather is warm. May Sow seeds in flats of potting soil when weather is warm. June Sow seeds in flats of potting soil when weather is warm. July Sow seeds in flats of potting soil when weather is warm. August Sow seeds in flats of potting soil when weather is warm. September Sow seeds in flats of potting soil when weather is warm. October Sow seeds in flats of potting soil when weather is warm.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? March Fertilize lightly in early spring to promote new growth. June Fertilize in early summer to promote vigorous growth. September Fertilize in early fall to prolong growth and bloom.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Water regularly during dry periods. February Water regularly during dry periods. March Water regularly during dry periods. April Water regularly during dry periods. May Water regularly during dry periods. June Water regularly during dry periods. July Water regularly during dry periods. August Water regularly during dry periods. September Water regularly during dry periods. October Water regularly during dry periods. November Water regularly during dry periods. December Water regularly during dry periods.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? February Cut back plants in late winter to promote new spring growth. June If you don\'t want seed pods and seeds, remove seed pods before they ripen to promote more flowers. July If you don\'t want seed pods and seeds, remove seed pods before they ripen to promote more flowers. August If you don\'t want seed pods and seeds, remove seed pods before they ripen to promote more flowers. September If you don\'t want seed pods and seeds, remove seed pods before they ripen to promote more flowers. October If you don\'t want seed pods and seeds, remove seed pods before they ripen to promote more flowers.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? March Mulch to conserve water use. June Mulch to conserve water use. September Mulch to conserve water use.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? June Orange aphids and the larger orange and black bugs which eat them will not spread to other kinds of plants and do little harm. Don\'t harm them. July Orange aphids and the larger orange and black bugs which eat them will not spread to other kinds of plants and do little harm. Don\'t harm them. August Orange aphids and the larger orange and black bugs which eat them will not spread to other kinds of plants and do little harm. Don\'t harm them. September Orange aphids and the larger orange and black bugs which eat them will not spread to other kinds of plants and do little harm. Don\'t harm them. October Orange aphids and the larger orange and black bugs which eat them will not spread to other kinds of plants and do little harm. Don\'t harm them.

  Treat for Pest/Disease How do you treat the common problems for this plant? What products or concoctions or natural means do you use? Any special requirements? January Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. February Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. March Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. April Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. May Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. June Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. July Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. August Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. September Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. October Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. November Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them. December Do NOT use pesticides on milkweeds, or you will kill the butterflies and their children that live on them.

  Transplant When's the best time to dig up and transplant this from one spot to another? (This is different than planting). Any special requirements? April If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late spring as new growth begins. May If desired, divide and transplant mature clumps in late spring as new growth begins.

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? March Propagate by seed when weather is warm. Transplant young seedlings to larger pots and grow on before planting in the garden. April Propagate by seed when weather is warm. Transplant young seedlings to larger pots and grow on before planting in the garden. May Propagate by seed when weather is warm. Transplant young seedlings to larger pots and grow on before planting in the garden. June Propagate by seed when weather is warm. Transplant young seedlings to larger pots and grow on before planting in the garden. July Propagate by seed when weather is warm. Transplant young seedlings to larger pots and grow on before planting in the garden. August Propagate by seed when weather is warm. Transplant young seedlings to larger pots and grow on before planting in the garden. September Propagate by seed when weather is warm. Transplant young seedlings to larger pots and grow on before planting in the garden.