Jatropha
Jatrophahumboldtiana

Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Jatropha (JAT-roh-fuh)
Species: humboldtiana (hum-bold-tee-AY-nuh)

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Cactus and Succulents

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored