Twining Milkweed (Funastrum Elegans) is a perennial vine in the Apocynaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Funastrum elegans is a graceful climbing vine native to Mexico and parts of Central America, known for its twisting stems and delicate trumpet-shaped flowers.
Twining Milkweed
Funastrum Elegans
Funastrum elegans is a graceful climbing vine native to Mexico and parts of Central America, known for its twisting stems and delicate trumpet-shaped flowers.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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