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    Jatropha cathartica

    Also Known As

    • Jatropha berlandieri

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Jatropha cathartica plant details

    Jatropha cathartica is a deciduous cactus / succulent with green foliage. In winter red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in average soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Jatropha cathartica

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Jatropha cathartica

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Jatropha cathartica is a caudex forming jatropha (member of the Euphorbia family) that produces a round, fat, textured base and attractive blue green deeply lobed leaves. Throughout the growing season, clusters of pink flowers rise above the foliage. Seed capsules are large and attractive, with greenish skin and white stripes around each segment. Goes dormant during the winter months.

    By: Paradise Found Nursery

    Round white caudex, stems to 12" h.; flowers Feb-Nov Dormant in winter - No water

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Jatropha cathartica plant

    How to Grow Jatropha cathartica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • average

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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