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Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: Monarch Caterpiller Advice Please, 1 by Sashagirl

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Subject: Monarch Caterpiller Advice Please

Forum: Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening

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Sashagirl wrote:
I have quite a number of cats, from teeney tiny to very large on my Asclepsis Tuberosa plants.

I have identified them as Monarchs. Now, what? If I just leave them alone, will they form their cocoon on the same plant-or do they move to another plant?

I'm sorry if I sound stupid. I've been an avid gardener for 40+ years, but this is the first time I've planted plants to attract butterflies, specifically.

One thing I won't be doing, is growing them on, indoors-but, if I need to help them by moving the cats to a new plant location, I'll do my best. They are so beautiful...and HUNGRY! LOL

Thanks for any advice, and I have to apologize for the poor quality of the picture. sigh.

Sasha