Jatropha integerrima is a seasonal evergreen shrub from the genus Jatropha and is often trained to grow as a small tree.
J. integerrima is native to the West Indies, Cuba, and Hispaniola and is a jatropha curcas types 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 Integerrima Quick Care Tips
Botanical Name: Jatropha integerrima
Common Name( s): Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha, Firecracker tree, Chaya
Synonyms: jatropha curcas 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 mature to 15 ′ feet high and broad
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 allow the soil to dry out between waterings Fertilizer: Feed with a weak dilution of general-purpose houseplant fertilizer throughout the growing season Pests & Diseases: Can be prone to leaf miners, plant scale, and termites; might establish root rot if overwatered Propagation: Propagate through stem cuttings or seeds Plant Uses: Can be utilized as a hedge, accent plant, or yearly 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 development rate and rises to 15 ′ feet high and
broad. If you don't prune it, it produces several trunks with slender stems. The simple green leaves grow in an
rotating 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 pretty red, pink, or white flowers from late summer until early spring that draw in hummingbirds
. They are likewise extremely appealing to a wide range of butterflies, consisting of:- 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 glossy green foliage.
Light and Temperature Like its cousin
Jatropha podagrica( buddha tummy plant) Integerrima grows finest in USDA strength zones 10 and 11. Full sun to partial shade setting will produce the most flowers.
The perfect temperature levels for this plant range between 75 ° to 90 ° degrees Fahrenheit. It's an excellent idea to cover the plant if cold temperatures are anticipated.
Integerrima performs best completely sun frost-free places however will grow in partial shade. Watering and Feeding This plant's both upkeep and drought-tolerant
. Water routinely throughout the growing season and less throughout the dormant season
. Provide a weak dilution of general-purpose houseplant fertilizer during the growing season.
Soil and Transplanting Firecracker jatropha curcas is simple to care for when it's developed. It
's extremely 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
option for the beach or beach
setting. Grooming and Maintenance Prune Spicy Jatropha to manage its growth
and guide the form it takes. If you allow it to grow free-form, it will become a fascinating, broad bush or multi-trunk tree. How To Propagate Spicy Jatropha? Spicy jatropha curcas propagates from seed or cuttings
. To grow from seed:- Prepare the seeds by soaking them in warm water for 8 hours before planting.
- Plant straight into the soil outdoors in a bright location.
- The soil needs to include equivalent parts of sand, garden soil, and aged manure.- Don't bury the seed deeply. Instead press it into the surface of the changed soil.- Water frequently( 2 times day-to-day) for the
very first week.- Shoots must
appear within 6 days.- Reduce watering to daily till the seedlings are prepared to be transplanted. This ought to take a number of months. To plant from cuttings:- You'll need mature tree-producing shoots. -Cutting should be drawn 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 wet sawdust, coco core, or peat moss in a protected setting such as a planting tunnel or greenhouse. -You must 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 however not saturated.
The cutting ought to start establishing roots within 7- 10 days. Peregrina Pest or Disease Problems For the most part, jatropha curcas is trouble-free. Compromised plants may undergo predation by leaf miners, plant scale, and termites. Is Integerrima Peregrina Toxic or Poisonous? Every part of the Spicy Jatropha is toxic if eaten. Don't include this plant to your landscape if you have pets or kids. Avoid Firecracker's white, milky sap.
It's extremely irritating to the skin and is damaging if it makes contact with your eyes.