Jatropha podagrica (Gout Plant) - Video 1
Botanical name: Jatropha podagrica
Common names: Gout Plant, Gout Stick, Buddha Belly, Guatemala Rhubarb, Tartogo
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small; plant with caudex; suitable for bonsai
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Foliage color: Ornamental foliage
Irritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
Butterfly attractor: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsJatropha podagrica
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Jatropha (Gout plant) is an attention grabber and a must in every tropical garden. It has a large bottle-like caudex and huge leaves up to 10-12 inches in diameter. The more shade, the bigger the leaves. Great natural bonsai. Makes a good potted plant but can also be used as a conversation piece specimen in a small garden.
Grown in
6-10"/1-3 gal pot
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$29.95