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title: "I planted milkweed, in a pot, on my balcony to attract butterflies.…"
description: "I planted milkweed, in a pot, on my balcony to attract butterflies. Am I supposed to do anything else (buy the caterpillars) or just wait and see?"
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# I planted milkweed, in a pot, on my balcony to attract butterflies.…

_Gepostet von Andrea am 2024-07-30_

I planted milkweed, in a pot, on my balcony to attract butterflies. Am I supposed to do anything else (buy the caterpillars) or just wait and see?

## 3 Kommentare

### eatyacarbs kommentierte am 2024-07-30

you can do either!

### Catrabelle kommentierte am 2024-07-30

I’d say wait and see. Do whatever you want though. Hope you get some butterflies!

### YinDeezy kommentierte am 2024-07-30

You should def buy some caterpillar seeds to speed up the process

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