Jatropha curcas

A fast-growing tropical shrub-tree native to Central America and widely naturalized across tropical regions, with large, palmate-lobed leaves featuring prominent venation and a wavy margin. It develops a single erect stem with a canopy of broad leaves and produces small cymose inflorescences at the branch tips.

• Light: Full sun to bright indirect light; thrives in open, unshaded conditions and tolerates intense tropical sun.
• Temperature: 65–95°F (18–35°C); a warm tropical grower that does not tolerate frost.
• Humidity: 40–70%; adaptable to a wide range of humidity levels, including drier conditions once established.
• Watering: Water regularly during the growing season; allow the substrate to dry out between waterings. Highly drought-tolerant once established.
• Growth Habit: Erect, fast-growing shrub-tree with a single main stem and a spreading canopy of large palmate-lobed leaves. Produces small cymose inflorescences at branch tips; seeds are toxic and should be handled with care.

Additional Notes

Best grown in well-draining soil or a mix of garden soil and perlite. Shipped bare root, well-established.