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    Jatropha curcas

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 10'-15'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Jatropha curcas plant details

    Jatropha curcas is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Jatropha curcas

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 15 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Jatropha curcas

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    15ft poisonous shrub, Central America. Nut harvested for Bio-diesel.

    By: Cactus Jungle

    Gardening facts about Jatropha curcas plant

    How to Grow Jatropha curcas

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Fruit

      • brown

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Jatropha cathartica

    aka Jatropha berlandieri

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun
    • occasional
    • dry when dormant
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    Jatropha integerrima

    aka Jatropha hastata, Jatropha pandurifolia, Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 8'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Jatropha multifida

    aka Coral Plant

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular
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    Jatropha podagrica

    aka Bottleplant Shrub, Buddha Belly Plant, Coral Plant, Gout Plant

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"

    Width: 24"

    • sun
    • low
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    Jatropha integerrima [pink form]

    aka Jatropha hastata, Jatropha pandurifolia, Fire Cracker, Peregrina, Pink Spicy Jatropha

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 10'

    Width: 8'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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