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Jatropha - 5" Pot

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  • Blooms almost all year
  • Butterfly and sunbird magnet
  • Heat and drought tolerant
  • Glossy attractive foliage
  • Easy, low-maintenance colour
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Country of origin: India

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Jatropha integerrima, the spicy jatropha or peregrina, is an evergreen shrub or small tree that flowers almost year-round with clusters of star-shaped, scarlet to crimson blooms above glossy, sometimes fiddle-shaped leaves. Native to the Caribbean, it is exceptionally well suited to hot Indian gardens, blooming continuously and attracting butterflies and sunbirds. It can be grown as a feature shrub, a flowering hedge or shaped into a small standard tree, and adapts well to containers. Tough, heat-loving and almost ever-blooming, it offers reliable bright colour with minimal care, though its sap is toxic and should be handled with care.

Specifications

Family Euphorbiaceae
Native region Cuba and the Caribbean
Mature height 2-4 m
Mature spread 1.5-3 m
Growth rate Moderate to fast
Foliage Evergreen, glossy green, variable leaf shape
Flower colour Scarlet to crimson (pink forms exist)
Flower season Almost year-round in warm zones
Climate zone Tropical to subtropical

Care guide

Sunlight Full sun
Watering Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Soil / mix Well-drained average soil
Temperature 18-38 C; tender to frost
Humidity Adapts to most
Fertilizer Light balanced feed every 6-8 weeks in growth
Pruning Prune to shape and keep bushy
Repotting Every 1-2 years if potted
Propagation Cuttings, seed
Pests & problems Generally hardy; occasional scale, mites
Toxicity / safety Toxic; sap and seeds are poisonous if ingested
Difficulty Easy

Uses

Grown as an almost ever-blooming feature shrub, flowering hedge, small standard tree or container plant, and excellent for attracting butterflies.

Growing tips

Loves full Indian sun and heat; plant in well-drained soil, water moderately, and prune to keep it bushy for continuous flowering. Handle the toxic sap carefully.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Jatropha?
Water moderately while establishing; once settled it is drought tolerant and needs watering mainly during long dry spells.
How much sun does it need?
It needs full sun for the heaviest, most continuous flowering; in shade it grows leggy and blooms far less.
Is Jatropha safe for pets and children?
No, it is toxic. The sap and especially the seeds are poisonous if eaten, so keep pets and children away and handle with gloves.
How do I propagate it?
Grow it from cuttings or seed in the warm season; cuttings root readily in well-drained mix. Wear gloves due to the irritant sap.
When does it flower?
In warm Indian climates it flowers almost all year, peaking in the warm season with full sun and light feeding.
Can it be grown in a pot?
Yes, it does well in containers and can be shaped into a small standard; give it sun, good drainage and occasional feeding.
How do I keep it bushy?
Prune regularly to shape it and encourage branching; it responds well to trimming with fresh flowering growth.
Why are leaves yellowing or dropping?
Usually from overwatering, poor drainage or a cold snap. Ease off water, improve drainage and protect it from cold.
What pests affect it?
It is generally hardy; occasionally scale or mites appear and can be managed with neem oil or insecticidal soap.
Does it tolerate frost?
It is frost tender. In cold-winter regions protect it or expect dieback, after which it regrows in the warmth of spring.

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