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    Jatropha malacophylla

    Plant type

    cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"
    • W: 12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Jatropha malacophylla plant details

    Jatropha malacophylla is an evergreen cactus / succulent with green foliage. Grows well with sun - bright shade and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Jatropha malacophylla

    Plant type: cactus / succulent
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN tall
    Uses: caudex-forming, container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Jatropha malacophylla

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Jatropha malacophylla plant

    How to Grow Jatropha malacophylla

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    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 curcas

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • regular - low
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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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