Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrubs, Spurge
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Habitat
Desert, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Humid climates, Rocky Ridges, wastelands
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Gray Green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
All year
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Pulp can be used to make rope place mats and other goods, Used in making beverages
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MANFREDA virginica
JATROPHA
Common Name
Century plant
Maguey
American aloe
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
In Hindi
अमेरिकी मुसब्बर
रतनजोत
In German
amerikanischen Aloe
Purgiernuß
In French
américaine Aloe
purghère
In Spanish
Americana Aloe
frailejón
In Greek
Αμερικανός Αλόη
jatropha
In Portuguese
americano Aloe
galamaluco
In Polish
Amerykański Aloe
jatrofa
In Latin
American Aloe
Jatropha
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Euphorbiales
Family
Agavaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Jatropheae
Subfamily
Agavoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of American Aloe and Jatropha
Season and care of American Aloe and Jatropha is important to know. While considering everything about American Aloe and Jatropha Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Aloe season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jatropha season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Aloe is Loam, Sand and for Jatropha is Dry, Sand while the PH of soil for American Aloe is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline.
American Aloe and Jatropha Physical Information
American Aloe and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. American Aloe height is 30.50 cm and width 35.60 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of American Aloe and Jatropha are as follows:
American Aloe flower color: Light Green and Gray Green
American Aloe leaf color: Green
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
- Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of American Aloe and Jatropha
Care of American Aloe and Jatropha include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Aloe pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer American Aloe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.