How to Grow and Care for Asthma-plant

Asthma-plant, also known as Snakeweed, Hairy Spurge, Garden Spurge, Asthma Weed, Pillpod Sandmat, Tawa-Tawa, Gatas-Gatas

Asthma-plant tends to be an adaptable and resilient species, generally easy to care for. Key care points include ensuring well-drained soil to avoid root rot, and providing partial to full sunlight for optimal growth. Special care should be given to its sap, which can be irritating to skin and eyes; protective gloves are recommended when handling.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Humans

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Planting and Growing Asthma-plant

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Annual
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Spring, Summer, Fall
Hardiness Zones	10
Toxicity	Toxic to Humans

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Asthma-plant is characterized by its sprawling growth, reaching approximately 12 inches (30 cm) in height. Its stems are typically hairy with abundant branching. The leaves are opposite, oval-shaped, and have a serrated margin, growing up to 2.5 inches (6 cm) long. Small, inconspicuous flowers cluster at leaf axils, with distinct petal-like structures that can be white or pinkish. Notably, this plant secretes a white, milky sap when broken.