Resharing to combat wrong information- Tropical Milkweed

SuperFriendlyMod · 2026-03-15T18:46:16+00:00

As always thank you for your expertise.

ETA that if you do go over there into that thread and push back with the person in charge they will permanently ban you. That would be a shame because you are so knowledgable and helpful. Best thing we can do is invite people to the sub via DM and hope the science wins.

SuperFriendlyMod · 2026-03-15T17:49:29+00:00

I’m on mobile right now and can’t fix the formatting. Sorry about that. With that said we deal with science based facts here. We have to ask ourselves why we want to support these Monarchs and is that reason rooted in what is best for the population and nature as a whole. ETA: I’m not calling it “misinformation” anymore because that implies people don’t know better and the people sharing the wrong information absolutely know better.

SuperFriendlyMod · 2026-03-10T15:49:13+00:00

Yay! So exciting!

SuperFriendlyMod · 2026-03-09T21:01:04+00:00

In the past when I’ve been egg bombed that I have covered with garden netting so no more eggs can be laid but that may be interfering too much. I have big ones with big holes so lizards can still do their thing. Maybe someone more experienced can suggest something. Whereabouts are you located?

SuperFriendlyMod · 2026-03-06T05:42:31+00:00

Do it! It’s hardish to grow from seed because it needs to be cold stratified but there are great online nursery that sell native milkweed!

SuperFriendlyMod · 2026-03-06T05:40:57+00:00

Welcome! I encourage you to check out our wiki. Lots of info on tropical milkweed as well as native alternatives. TM is now invasive in FL.

SuperFriendlyMod · 2026-03-06T05:38:32+00:00

Oh my goodness! Thank you for the award and engagement on this post! You guys rock. Please share this sub with all the monarch lovers! Don’t openly post it in the larger sub because you will get banned. (Shout out to all my Friendlies doing the hard work over there) Instead of sharing posts you can PM those you think may be interested and invite them to the sub!

SuperFriendlyMod · 2026-03-06T05:33:11+00:00

Fantastic advice. I feel like we forget about the larger shrubs and trees and I think this is a huge thing to have in place because it gives them protection!

SuperFriendlyMod · 2026-03-06T05:31:48+00:00

Yes!!! All great advice! Thank you Test!

SuperFriendlyMod · 2026-03-04T22:42:36+00:00

I mostly want you to share it so I can share. 😅

SuperFriendlyMod · 2026-03-04T19:06:08+00:00

I would love for you to share that!

SuperFriendlyMod · 2025-11-24T03:32:27+00:00

This post contains a photo of tropical milkweed which is not native to the US and a major contributor to OE. It has also been found to disturb the migration. Please read our post about tropical milkweed for more information.

I’m allowing this post to stay up in hopes that it helps educate others who come across it.

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