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Growing Jatropha Integerrima: Taking Care Of The Jatropha Tree

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Jatropha integerrima is a seasonal evergreen shrub from the genus jatropha curcas and is often trained to grow as a little tree.

J. integerrima is belonging to the West Indies, Cuba, and Hispaniola and is a Jatropha species of flowering plants in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae.

Besides its botanical name, you may hear this evergreen shrub called by its common names, including:

- Spicy Jatropha
- Firecracker tree
- Peregrina
- Chaya
jatropha curcas Integerrima Quick Care Tips

Botanical Name: Jatropha integerrima
Common Name( s): Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha, Firecracker tree, Chaya
Synonyms: Jatropha pandurifolia, Jatropha hastata
Pronunciation: Jat-ROE-fuh in-teh-GAIR-rih-muh
Family & Origin: Euphorbiaceae family, belonging to the West Indies, Cuba, and Hispaniola
Growability: Easy to grow
Grow Zone: USDA zones 10 and 11
Size: Can mature to 15 ′ feet high and wide
Flowering: Blooms red, pink, or white flowers from late summer season till early spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Humidity: High level of humidity of 70% to 90% percent
Temperature: Between 75 ° to 90 ° degrees Fahrenheit Soil: Well-draining soil Water: Water regularly, but enable the soil to dry between waterings Fertilizer: Feed with a weak dilution of general-purpose houseplant fertilizer throughout the growing season Pests & Diseases: Can be susceptible to leaf miners, plant scale, and termites