Thank you for this video. I just got some free from an organization that is traveling all over CA distributing them. We took a class. I learned you need to have at least 5 native milkweed plants planted (about 3 to 10 feet apart) otherwise we are doing the Monarch life cycle a disservice. Once you transplant them, they need 2 to 5 gallons of water bc of their taproot. Again, in 2 weeks. And thereafter, regular weekly watering. I hope this helps 🦋
Adult Monarchs need HABITAT: California Buckwheat, Salvia, Coyotebush - planted in groups of 3 each, to create a "drift". Monarchs need pollen and nectar to survive to lay eggs on milkweed. HABITAT is the important key to saving the life of birds and pollinators. Native solitary bees do more pollinating than Monarchs and honeybees. FYI
Thank you for this video. I just got some free from an organization that is traveling all over CA distributing them. We took a class. I learned you need to have at least 5 native milkweed plants planted (about 3 to 10 feet apart) otherwise we are doing the Monarch life cycle a disservice. Once you transplant them, they need 2 to 5 gallons of water bc of their taproot. Again, in 2 weeks. And thereafter, regular weekly watering. I hope this helps 🦋
Thank you for information!
If you live inland (Coachella Valley etc) you should be planting Sundulada/Rush Milkweed.
Can milkweed thrive in containers?
Yes, native milkweed can be grown in containers.
Adult Monarchs need HABITAT: California Buckwheat, Salvia, Coyotebush - planted in groups of 3 each, to create a "drift". Monarchs need pollen and nectar to survive to lay eggs on milkweed.
HABITAT is the important key to saving the life of birds and pollinators. Native solitary bees do more pollinating than Monarchs and honeybees. FYI