Jatropha podagrica

Description

Clusters of bright blood orange flowers poke up from a ruff of large, fig-shaped leaves which all sit atop this juicy caudex succulent. What more could you want from a plant.

WATERING

In Summer water thoroughly only when 100% of the soil has dried out. A/W allow soil to dry 100% – water sparingly (every two months). Spring gradually increase watering – depending on temperature and light exposure.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect.

FEED

Use a cactus fertiliser 2-3 times a year between April – September.

REPOTTING

Repotting once every 2-3 years to replenish soil. Use a cactus compost with a good mix of perlite.

POT SIZE / HEIGHT

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.