jatropha curcas integerrima is a seasonal evergreen shrub from the genus jatropha curcas and is often trained to grow as a little tree.
J. integerrima is belonging to the West Indies, Cuba, and Hispaniola and is a jatropha curcas types of blooming plants in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae.
Besides its botanical name, you may hear this evergreen shrub called by its typical names, including:
- Spicy jatropha curcas
- Firecracker tree
- Peregrina
- Chaya
Jatropha Integerrima Quick Care Tips
Botanical Name: Jatropha integerrima
Common Name( s): Peregrina, Spicy jatropha curcas, Firecracker tree, Chaya
Synonyms: jatropha curcas pandurifolia, jatropha curcas hastata
Pronunciation: Jat-ROE-fuh in-teh-GAIR-rih-muh
Family & Origin: Euphorbiaceae family, belonging to the West Indies, Cuba, and Hispaniola
Growability: Easy to grow
Grow Zone: USDA zones 10 and 11
Size: Can grow up to 15 ′ feet high and wide
Flowering: Blooms red, pink, or white flowers from late summer till early spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Humidity: High level of of 70% to 90% percent
Temperature: Between 75 ° to 90 ° degrees Fahrenheit Soil: Well-draining soil Water: Water routinely, however allow the soil to dry out between waterings Fertilizer: Feed with a weak dilution of general-purpose houseplant fertilizer throughout the growing season Pests & Diseases: Can be susceptible to leaf miners, plant scale, and termites
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Growing Jatropha Integerrima: Taking Care Of The Jatropha Tree
Alisia Kuehner edited this page 2025-01-18 11:45:22 +00:00