jatropha curcas integerrima is a seasonal evergreen shrub from the genus
jatropha curcas and is typically trained to grow as a small tree.
J. integerrima is belonging to the West Indies, Cuba, and Hispaniola and is a
Jatropha types of blooming plants in the spurge household, Euphorbiaceae.
Aside from its botanical name, you might hear this evergreen shrub called by its typical names, including:
- Spicy
Jatropha- Firecracker tree
- Peregrina
- Chaya
jatropha curcas Integerrima Quick Care Tips
Botanical Name:
Jatropha integerrima
Common Name( s): Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha, 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 broad
Flowering: Blooms red, pink, or white flowers from late summertime 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 prone to leaf miners, plant scale, and termites; might develop root rot if overwatered Propagation: Propagate through stem cuttings or seeds Plant Uses: Can be utilized as a hedge, accent plant, or annual container plant. The seeds can likewise be used to produce
biodiesel.
jatropha curcas Integerrima Quick Care TipsJatropha Integerrima CareSize and GrowthFlowering and FragranceLight and TemperatureWatering and
FeedingSoil and TransplantingGrooming and Maintenance How To Propagate
Spicy Jatropha?Peregrina Pest or Disease ProblemsIs Integerrima Peregrina Toxic or Poisonous?Is Peregrina Spicy Invasive? Suggested Uses for Firecracker Tree
jatropha curcas Integerrima
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 slim stems. The easy green leaves grow in an
rotating plan along the stems. Leaves are oblong 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 season until early spring that attract hummingbirds
. They are also extremely appealing to a wide array of butterflies, consisting of:- Zebra Long Wings -Swallowtails -Monarchs The
star-shaped 1 ″ inch large deep red
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 stomach plant) Integerrima grows finest in USDA strength zones 10 and 11. Full sun to partial shade setting will produce the most flowers.
The ideal temperature levels for this plant range between 75 ° to 90 ° degrees Fahrenheit. It's a great idea to cover the plant if cold temperature levels are
expected.
Integerrima performs best completely sun frost-free locations however will grow in partial shade. Watering and Feeding This plant's both maintenance and drought-tolerant
. Water routinely throughout the growing season and less during the dormant season
. Provide a weak dilution of general-purpose houseplant fertilizer throughout the growing season.
Soil and Transplanting Firecracker
Jatropha is easy to take care of once it's established. It
's extremely tolerant of a large range 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 a great
option for the beachfront or beach
setting. Grooming and Maintenance Prune Spicy
jatropha curcas to manage its development
and guide the form it takes. If you permit it to grow free-form, it will become an intriguing, broad bush or multi-trunk tree. How To Propagate Spicy Jatropha? 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 straight into the soil outdoors in a sunny location.
- The soil ought to consist of 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 often( two times day-to-day) for the
first week.
- Shoots should
appear within six days.- Reduce watering to daily until the seedlings are ready to be transplanted. This must take a couple of months. To plant from cuttings:- You'll require fully grown tree-producing shoots. -Cutting should be drawn from the base of the tree, be at least 18 ″ inches long and have a minimum of four nodes.- Put the cutting into a container of moist 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 wet however not filled.
The cutting must start establishing roots within 7- 10 days. Peregrina Pest or Disease Problems For the many part,
jatropha curcas is
hassle-free. Compromised plants may undergo predation by leaf miners, plant scale, and mites. 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 family pets or kids. Avoid Firecracker's white, milky sap.
It's really irritating to the skin and is destructive if it makes contact with your eyes.
