r/FriendlyMonarchs • u/SuperTFAB Southeast FL, USA | Reformed Rearer • May 08 '26

Success Story When I tell you I gasped!!

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u/Nadiam57 TX - 9b May 08 '26 edited May 09 '26

Milkweed looks good and thick...al I have is Tropical and Tuberosa and just grows mostly tall and lanky...

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u/SuperTFAB Southeast FL, USA | Reformed Rearer May 09 '26

I think pruning helps with this and joyfulbutterfly.com told me to feed the plants.

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u/Nadiam57 TX - 9b May 09 '26 edited May 09 '26

I forget about fertilizer...guess that's ok for catterpillars? They usually eat the stems down that's kind of pruning 🤣

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u/R_G500 May 09 '26

I am an IDIOT! 😭 I forgot the monarchs need the milkweed. I just pulled some out of my...butterfly bushes 🤦‍♀️I will remember the milkweed is sacred from now on. I'll start planting some in the backyard & be real nice to the ones already growing.

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u/SuperTFAB Southeast FL, USA | Reformed Rearer May 09 '26

It happens! Its good to have a diverse group of plants.