Planting Instructions:
- Location: Choose a location that receives full sun to light shade. The plant prefers sunny spots for optimum growth.
- Soil: Well-draining soil is essential. While the Balloon Plant can tolerate a range of soil types, it prefers slightly sandy or loamy soils.
- Spacing: Plant seeds or young plants about 18 to 24 inches apart to give them enough room to grow.
- Watering: Once established, the Balloon Plant is drought-tolerant. However, it’s beneficial to water regularly during the first growing season to help the plant establish its roots.
20 Hairy Balls Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias physocarpa) for U.S. & Mexico 2024 – Free Shipping
Thriving as a perennial in Zones 8–11, Hairy Balls Milkweed (Asclepias physocarpa) reach an impressive height of 32–72″. Also recognized as swan plant, swan milkweed, and, of course, balloon plant, this is a must-have addition to your butterfly garden. More than 20 seeds. Southern US & Northern Mexico.
Germination Instructions:
- Preparation: Before sowing, it’s beneficial to cold stratify the seeds for 30 days. This process involves placing the seeds in a sealed plastic bag with slightly moist sand or paper towels and then storing them in the refrigerator.
- Planting: Sow the seeds just below the soil surface. Water gently.
- Conditions: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Seeds will typically germinate in 14 to 28 days, depending on conditions.
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Johnny Butterflyseed and his fairy friend, Raven Silverwing, embark on a mission to save the rapidly disappearing butterflies. They enlist the help of Queen Venus Goldwing and her kingdom of monarchs to educate and inspire kids to become butterfly farmers. At first, Johnny faces his own internal struggle with self-doubt and fear in his ability to make a difference, but then soon develops a mindset that allows him to not only get started, but also make progress one day at a time. Through challenge after challenge, Johnny learns that he is not alone in his mission and that there are many people who want to help. Together, Johnny, Raven, and Queen Venus educate thousands of children on becoming butterfly farmers.