Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ay) (Info) Genus: Jatropha (JAT-roh-fuh) (Info) Species: cathartica (kat-AR-tik-uh) (Info)
Synonym:Jatropha berlandieri
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Category: Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) 15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Red
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage: Deciduous
Other details: Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Suitable for growing in containers
Soil pH requirements: Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods: From woody stem cuttings From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting: Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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