Crown Flower

Calotropis gigantea, Apocynaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Dynamic AccumulatorPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Low (fruiting)

Soil pH

6.5 – 9

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Erect Prickly PearOpuntia stricta

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Mexican EpazoteEpazote mexicanum

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

Australian IndigoIndigofera australis

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator SharingNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Greek Strawberry TreeArbutus andrachne

Ericaceae produce phenolic compounds that can inhibit growth of other woody species

Bushman's PoisonAdenium swazicum

Crown Flower's toxic compounds may negatively affect Desert Rose through allelopathy

Bushman's HatHoodia gordonii

Apocynaceae species produce cardiac glycosides and latex compounds inhibiting nearby succulent growth

Uses

Functions

Natural PesticideFiber ProductionSoil ImprovementMedicinal

Medicinal Uses

RespiratorySkin ConditionsDigestiveAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Crown Flower grow in?

Crown Flower grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Crown Flower?

Good companions for Crown Flower include Erect Prickly Pear, Mexican Epazote, Australian Indigo.

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