Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Jatropha podagrica flower by Almost Eden

    Photo by Almost Eden

    Used with permission, all rights reserved

    Show all photos

    Jatropha podagrica

    Also Known As

    • Bottleplant Shrub
    • Buddha Belly Plant
    • Coral Plant
    • Gout Plant

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 24"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

    More Options

    Jatropha podagrica plant details

    Jatropha podagrica is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Jatropha podagrica

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 0 - 24 IN - wide, 0 - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Jatropha podagrica

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A small woody trunk or caudex is swollen at the base, like Buddha's belly. Bears clusters of red blooms spring to fall. Large tropical umbrella foliage adds to the interest of this unusual plant. Very easy to care for and prefers to dry out between waterings. Excellent for containers.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Jatropha podagrica plant

    How to Grow Jatropha podagrica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    Landscape groups by tags

    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved