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Hello.
I’m a fairly new gardener who is trying my best to plant a pollinator-friendly garden. On a recent trip I picked up a giant milkweed plant. It’s growing in a pot in my house right now because it’s too cold for it in my zone. Can someone more experienced please give me some tips for overwintering a tree? I haven’t done it before.
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Hi Hannah,

I don't know the answer to your question, unfortunately. I did do some googling, and maybe this is helpful?
8 Tips for Overwintering Tropical Plants

Maybe someone else will chime in with actual real life experience.
 
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Thank you Erica!

That is a very helpful article. I haven’t really done anything with tropical plants before and I am excited to learn. I really appreciate the help.
 
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Apparently it is sensitive to overwatering.  Probably wants as much light as you can give it!  Propagation is by softwood cuttings, so if it gets out of hand, just make more :) and share with your friends :)

https://monarchbutterflygarden.net/milkweed-plant-seed-resources/calotropis-procera-milkweed-tree/
 
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