Is Netted Milkweed Vine safe for pets?

Yes, Netted Milkweed Vine (Matelea Reticulata) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Netted Milkweed Vine easy to care for?

Netted Milkweed Vine has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Netted Milkweed Vine grow indoors?

Netted Milkweed Vine is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Netted Milkweed Vine (Matelea Reticulata) is a perennial vine in the Apocynaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Matelea reticulata is a herbaceous perennial vine native to Texas, known for its netted leaves and green-white flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Netted Milkweed Vine

Matelea Reticulata

Matelea reticulata is a herbaceous perennial vine native to Texas, known for its netted leaves and green-white flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

vine

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

7-9

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, rocky, sandy

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, climber, pollinator attractor, deer resistant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Netted Milkweed Vine

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

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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Taxonomy

Family:Apocynaceae

Genus:Matelea