JATROPHA
Jatropha multifida
A graceful, tropical shrub with glossy foliage and striking reddish-pink flowers that can appear almost year-round. Jatropha is easy to care for and suitable as a standalone plant or in borders.
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Likes full sun
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Medium grower
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Water moderately
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Height 1.5 meters
SPECIFICATIONS:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Common name | Jatropha |
| Latin name | Jatropha Multifida; Coralbush |
| Origin | Mexico and the Caribbean |
| Height | 1.5 meter |
| Growth habit | Upright, but quite open |
| Location (take into account) | |
| Light requirements | Full sun |
| Water requirement | Moderate |
| Windproof | Yes |
| Fertilization | Fertilize occasionally, ask an employee for advice |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Leaves | Strikingly deeply incised and palmately lobed, dark green above and grayish below |
| Fruits | Rounded capsule that starts green and juicy and becomes hard and yellow |
| Flowers | Strikingly bright red and coral-like, with flower buds on red stems arranged in an umbel |
| Attractor of butterflies and birds | Yes |
| Iguana test | Yes |
| Suitable for pot | Yes |
| Toxicity | All parts of the plant contain toxins, especially the seeds. Ingestion can cause vomiting, diarrhea, and other poisoning symptoms. The sap can cause irritation on skin contact. Keep out of reach of children and pets. |