Jatropha Plant 25G

Jatropha Plant – 25 Gallon Pot (Jatropha integerrima) available in Jupiter, FL.

The Jatropha Plant (Jatropha integerrima), often called the Spicy Jatropha or Peregrina, is a dynamic, flowering shrub or small tree that offers nonstop color and pollinator action in South Florida gardens. Known for its vivid clusters of star-shaped red or pink flowers, this tropical beauty blooms nearly year-round and draws hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. With a compact shape and glossy green leaves, Jatropha adds lushness and vibrancy to garden beds, borders, or containers.

This 25-gallon pot specimen is well-developed, perfect for instant impact in your landscape. Belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family and the Magnoliopsida class (dicots), Jatropha is a South Florida staple thanks to its drought tolerance, heat resilience, and adaptability to various garden styles—from formal to naturalistic.

Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Jatropha integerrima

• Common Names: Spicy Jatropha, Peregrina

• Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)

• Class: Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

• Pot Size: 25 Gallon

• Mature Height: 6–10 feet (can be pruned smaller)

• Spread: 4–6 feet

• USDA Zones: 10–11

• Foliage: Glossy, dark green, lobed or ovate leaves

• Flowers: Bright red or pink clusters

• Bloom Time: Nearly year-round in South Florida

• Growth Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed or single-trunk small tree/shrub

Sunlight Needs:
Performs best in full sun to partial shade. For maximum flowering, plant in an area that receives at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.

Watering Requirements:
Moderately drought-tolerant once established. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. After that, only water during extended dry spells. Avoid soggy conditions, as root rot may occur.

Soil Preferences:
Grows best in well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Tolerates a range of soil types, including poor or rocky soils, as long as drainage is good. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is preferred.

Fertilization:
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer 2–3 times per year during the growing season to encourage flowering and healthy foliage.

Pest & Disease Resistance:
Highly pest and disease resistant, though whiteflies or scale may appear in overly humid or shaded environments. Regular inspection and good air circulation help maintain health.

Maintenance & Pruning:
Low maintenance. Can be lightly shaped or pruned after flowering flushes to maintain a tidy form. Easily maintained as a topiary, small tree, or flowering shrub.

Why It Works in South Florida:

• Handles heat, humidity, and dry spells with ease

• Year-round flowers that support pollinators

• Great for container gardens, butterfly gardens, or entryways

• Easy to train into a tree form or shrub

• Brightens landscapes with vivid color and tropical flair

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