Gardening under the Florida sun: Monarch Caterpillars

Monday, March 30, 2009

Our first for the year.

Unknown said...: That's impressive!!!; March 30, 2009 at 1:55 PM
Unknown said...: I just wish we could have them without all the foraging they do.; March 30, 2009 at 2:26 PM
Kate and Crew said...: I've never seen any of those around here. What plants do they generally live on???

Nice picture though!!!; March 30, 2009 at 4:37 PM
Dani said...: Darla, I hope it's a good sign for more caterpillars to come.

C&J, they do love their milkweed!

Kate, they use the milkweed plant as their host. I started mine from seeds, but some nursery centers will sell 1 gallon plants.; March 30, 2009 at 7:54 PM
Big Shamu said...: WhoooHOOOOO! Can't wait for the beauty they will become.; April 1, 2009 at 9:23 AM
Unknown said...: Oh wow! How many pretty winged creatures you will have soon!; April 1, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Dani said...: Shamu, there's nothing quite like watching them make that transformation.

Lisa, it's so exciting! The best part is taking the cage outside and watching them all fly. So cool!; April 1, 2009 at 11:27 AM