Jatropha integerrima is a perennial evergreen shrub from the genus Jatropha and is often trained to grow as a little tree.
J. integerrima is native to the West Indies, Cuba, and Hispaniola and is a jatropha curcas species of blooming plants in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae.
Aside from its botanical name, you may hear this evergreen shrub called by its common names, including:
- Spicy jatropha curcas
- Firecracker tree
- Peregrina
- Chaya
jatropha curcas Integerrima Quick Care Tips
Botanical Name: jatropha curcas integerrima
Common Name( s): Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha, Firecracker tree, Chaya
Synonyms: Jatropha pandurifolia, jatropha curcas hastata
Pronunciation: Jat-ROE-fuh in-teh-GAIR-rih-muh
Family & Origin: Euphorbiaceae household, 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 summertime up 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 routinely, however enable the soil to dry out in 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 termites; may establish 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 also be used to produce biodiesel.
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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 numerous trunks with slender stems. The simple green leaves grow in an
alternating plan along the stems. Leaves are oval and grow to a length
of 4 ″- 8 ″ inches. Flowering and Fragrance Year-round, the Firecracker tree blooms
. They are likewise extremely attractive to a wide range of butterflies, including:- Zebra Long Wings -Swallowtails -Monarchs The star-shaped 1 ″ inch wide deep red
flowers with yellow stamens are held in branched clusters on 4 ″ inch-long stalks around shiny green foliage.
Light and Temperature Like its cousin
jatropha curcas podagrica( buddha stubborn belly plant) Integerrima grows best in USDA hardiness zones 10 and 11. Full sun to partial shade setting will produce the most flowers.
The ideal temperature levels for this plant variety in between 75 ° to 90 ° degrees Fahrenheit. It's an excellent concept to cover the plant if cold temperature levels are expected.
Integerrima carries out best completely sun frost-free areas however will grow in partial shade. Watering and Feeding This plant's both maintenance and drought-tolerant
. Water regularly throughout the growing season and less during the inactive season
. Provide a weak dilution of general-purpose houseplant fertilizer during the growing season.
Soil and Transplanting Firecracker Jatropha is easy to look after once it's developed. It
's highly tolerant of a large 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 a great
option for the beachfront or beach
setting. Grooming and Maintenance Prune Spicy Jatropha to manage its growth
and guide the kind it takes. If you enable it to grow free-form, it will end up being an interesting, 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 eight hours before planting.
- Plant straight into the soil outdoors in a sunny place.
- The soil ought to consist of 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 ought to
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 fully grown tree-producing shoots. -Cutting must 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 moist sawdust, coco core, or peat moss in a protected setting such as a planting tunnel or greenhouse. -You should keep the cutting warm 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 but not filled.
The cutting should begin establishing roots within 7- 10 days. Peregrina Pest or Disease Problems For the many part, jatropha curcas is trouble-free. Compromised plants might go through predation by leaf miners, plant scale, and mites. Is Integerrima Peregrina Toxic or Poisonous? Every part of the Spicy Jatropha is harmful if consumed. Don't include this plant to your landscape if you have pets or children. Avoid Firecracker's white, milky sap.
It's very annoying to the skin and is harmful if it makes contact with your eyes.
