Jatropha integerrima is a seasonal evergreen shrub from the genus Jatropha and is frequently trained to grow as a small tree.
J. integerrima is belonging to the West Indies, Cuba, and Hispaniola and is a jatropha curcas species of flowering plants in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae.
Besides its botanical name, you might hear this evergreen shrub called by its typical names, including:
- Spicy Jatropha
- Firecracker tree
- Peregrina
- Chaya
Jatropha Integerrima Quick Care Tips
Botanical Name: Jatropha integerrima
Common Name( s): Peregrina, Spicy jatropha curcas, Firecracker tree, Chaya
Synonyms: Jatropha pandurifolia, Jatropha hastata
Pronunciation: Jat-ROE-fuh in-teh-GAIR-rih-muh
Family & Origin: Euphorbiaceae family, native to the West Indies, Cuba, and Hispaniola
Growability: Easy to grow
Grow Zone: USDA zones 10 and 11
Size: Can grow up to 15 ′ feet high and wide
Flowering: Blooms red, pink, or white flowers from late summer season until 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 allow the soil to dry out between waterings Fertilizer: Feed with a weak dilution of general-purpose houseplant fertilizer during the growing season Pests & Diseases: Can be susceptible to leaf miners, plant scale, and mites; may develop root rot if overwatered Propagation: Propagate through stem cuttings or seeds Plant Uses: Can be used as a hedge, accent plant, or annual container plant. The seeds can likewise be utilized to produce biodiesel.
Jatropha Integerrima Quick Care TipsJatropha Integerrima CareSize and GrowthFlowering and FragranceLight and TemperatureWatering and FeedingSoil and TransplantingGrooming and Maintenance How To Propagate
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Care Size and Growth This tropical evergreen has a moderate growth rate and rises to 15 ′ feet high and
broad. If you don't prune it, it produces several trunks with slender stems. The easy green leaves grow in an
alternating arrangement along the stems. Leaves are elongate and grow to a length
of 4 ″- 8 ″ inches. Flowering and Fragrance Year-round, the Firecracker
tree flowers quite red, pink, or white flowers from late summer until early spring that attract hummingbirds
. They are also extremely attractive to a variety of butterflies, including:- Zebra Long Wings -Swallowtails -Monarchs The star-shaped 1 ″ inch broad crimson
flowers with yellow stamens are kept in branched clusters on 4 ″ inch-long stalks around shiny green foliage.
Light and Temperature Like its cousin
Jatropha podagrica( buddha stomach plant) Integerrima grows best in USDA strength zones 10 and 11. Full sun to partial shade setting will produce the most flowers.
The ideal temperatures for this plant range between 75 ° to 90 ° degrees Fahrenheit. It's a great idea to cover the plant if cold temperatures are anticipated.
Integerrima performs finest in full sun frost-free places but will grow in partial shade. Watering and Feeding This plant's both upkeep and drought-tolerant
. Water routinely throughout the growing season and less during the inactive season
. Provide a weak dilution of general-purpose houseplant fertilizer throughout the growing season.
Soil and Transplanting Firecracker Jatropha is easy to look after once it's established. It
's highly tolerant of a wide variety of soil pH levels so long as the soil is well-drained.
Plant young plants in well-draining soil; this plant is not tolerant of salt. It's not an excellent
choice for the beachfront or beach
setting. Grooming and Maintenance Prune Spicy jatropha curcas to manage its growth
and guide the kind it takes. If you permit it to grow free-form, it will end up being a fascinating, large bush or multi-trunk tree. How To Propagate Spicy jatropha curcas? Spicy Jatropha propagates from seed or cuttings
. To grow from seed:- Prepare the seeds by soaking them in warm water for 8 hours before planting.
- Plant directly into the soil outdoors in a sunny place.
- The soil must include equal parts of sand, garden soil, and aged manure.- Don't bury the seed deeply. Instead press it into the surface of the amended soil.- Water frequently( 2 times daily) for the
very first week.- Shoots need to
appear within six days.- Reduce watering to daily until the seedlings are all set to be transplanted. This must take a couple of months. To plant from cuttings:- You'll need mature tree-producing shoots. -Cutting need to be taken from the base of the tree, be at least 18 ″ inches long and have a minimum of 4 nodes.- Put the cutting into a container of damp sawdust, coco core, or peat moss in a sheltered setting such as a planting tunnel or greenhouse. -You need to keep the cutting warm in between 77 ° -86 ° degrees Fahrenheit (25 ° C- 30 ° Celsius) with a high level of humidity of 70
% to 90% percent.- Keep the
planting substrate moist but not saturated.
The cutting needs to begin developing roots within 7- 10 days. Peregrina Pest or Disease Problems For the a lot of part, Jatropha is hassle-free. Compromised plants may be subject to predation by leaf miners, plant scale, and termites. Is Integerrima Peregrina Toxic or Poisonous? Every part of the Spicy jatropha curcas is poisonous if consumed. Don't add this plant to your landscape if you have pets or children. Avoid Firecracker's white, milky sap.
It's really annoying to the skin and is damaging if it reaches your eyes.
