Spicy Jatropha
Scientific Name: Jatropha integerrima Jacq.
Synonym: Jatropha hastata, Jatropha panduraefolia
Family: Euphorbiaceae
USDA: 10
Frost Tolerance: Needs south exposure, or some frost protection in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Light shade
Origin: Cuba and South America
Growth Habits: Small trees to 20 feet, generally up to 7 feet high (2.1 m) in Phoenix
Watering Needs: Regular water in summer, keep soil moist but not wet.
Propagation: Seeds or cuttings in spring
Jatropha integerrima in Curtis Botanical Magazine
Jatrophas can be trained easily, to be bushy, or climb up trellises depending on your needs. Berries and sap are poisonous.
Blooming Habits:
Blooms all year but more profusely in the warm months.
Culture:
Jatrophas seldom need fertilizer.
Propagation:
Let the cuttings dry for a day before planting them.
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