How to tend a Jatropha integerrima

Also known as: Jatropha acuminata Desr., Jatropha coccinea Hort.Cels ex Link, Jatropha diversifolia A.Rich., Jatropha diversifolia var. pandurifolia (Andrews) M.Gómez, Jatropha hastata Jacq., Jatropha integerrima var. coccinea (Link) N.P.Balakr., Jatropha integerrima var. hastata (Jacq.) Fosberg, Jatropha integerrima var. latifolia (Pax) N.P.Balakr., Jatropha moluensis Sessé & Moc., Jatropha pandurifolia Andrews, Jatropha pandurifolia var. coccinea (Link) Pax, Jatropha pandurifolia var. latifolia Pax, Adenoropium hastatum (Jacq.) Britton & P.Wilson, Adenoropium integerrimum (Jacq.) Pohl, Adenoropium pandurifolium (Andrews) Pohl

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes sunshine, put in sunny places, avoid strong sunlight in summer at noon

Soil

Soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Americas
Category
Euphorbiaceae, Jatropha
Size
Diameter ≥ 20 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period September-October
Flower colors
yellow green, fruit yellow
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