Jatropha podagrica (Gout Plant) - Video 1
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Botanical name: Jatropha podagrica
Common names: Gout Plant, Gout Stick, Buddha Belly, Guatemala Rhubarb, Tartogo
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
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Jatropha podagrica
Jatropha podagrica (Gout Plant) - is a one-of-a-kind tropical showpiece with a knobby, swollen caudex, massive umbrella-like leaves, and bright coral-red flowers that pop like underwater treasures.
Jatropha podagrica (Gout Plant) - is a one-of-a-kind tropical showpiece with a knobby, swollen caudex, massive umbrella-like leaves, and bright coral-red flowers that pop like underwater treasures.
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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"/1 gal or larger pot
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$39.95