Calotropis procera |
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![]() | Plant type: evergreen shrub Hardiness zones: 9-11 Sunlight: hot overhead sun Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to occasionally flooded Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, acidic to alkaline Tolerances: medium soil salinity, light frost |
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Origins: North Africa, Tropical Africa, Southern Africa, Indian Ocean Islands, SW Asia-Middle East, India-Subcontinent, Tropical Asia Other Botanical Names: Other Common Names: | ||||||||
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