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Jatrophadioica

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Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Jatropha (JAT-roh-fuh)
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Species
dioica (dy-oh-EE-kuh)
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Synonym
Jatropha dioica var. dioica
Jatropha spathulata
Mozinna spathulata
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Allow cut surface to callous over before planting
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Lakewood, California

Atlantic Beach, Florida

Austin, Texas

Hondo, Texas

Laredo, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

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Yaya7
Laredo, TX | April 2012 | positive

This plants grows wild in the brush country here in South Texas. Used for sore gums by chewing on the stem. Pleasant tasting. Supposed to...Read More

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