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Jatropha podagrica (Buddha belly)

Jatropha podagrica

R290.00

Central American “Buddha belly” plant with a swollen stem, large lobed leaves and coral-red flowers.

  • Supplied asEstablished in pot
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Representative photo of the species — not the individual plant you will receive. Photo: NasserHalaweh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Description

Jatropha podagrica forms a bottle-shaped swollen stem crowned with large peltate leaves and clusters of coral-red flowers in warm weather. All parts are toxic — keep away from children and pets.

Plant details

Botanical nameJatropha podagrica
Common nameBuddha belly
Supplied asEstablished in pot
PhotosRepresentative of the batch — individual plants vary
Light

Full sun to bright light.

Watering

Water generously in hot weather once the mix dries; keep dry in winter when leafless.

Temperature

Warm-loving; keep above about 10 °C and protect from frost.

Growth cycle & dormancy

Grows in the warm months; may drop leaves and rest in winter.

Substrate

Free-draining mix.

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Additional information

Species

Jatropha podagrica

Delivery & arrival

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