Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Shrubs, Spurge
Origin
South America, Brazil
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Terrestrial, Tropical regions
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Magenta, Crimson
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available, Pale Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
All year
Tolerances
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Ample Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Diseases, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat And Humidity, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Allergy
breathing problems
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Available, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora gaertneri
JATROPHA
Common Name
Whitsun cactus
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
In Hindi
ईस्टर कैक्टस
रतनजोत
In German
Osterkaktus
Purgiernuß
In French
cactus de Pâques
purghère
In Spanish
cactus de Pascua
frailejón
In Greek
Πάσχα κάκτος
jatropha
In Portuguese
cacto Páscoa
galamaluco
In Polish
Wielkanocny kaktus
jatrofa
In Latin
Pascha Cactus
Jatropha
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Euphorbiales
Family
Cactaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Jatropheae
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Crotonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Easter cactus and Jatropha
Season and care of Easter cactus and Jatropha is important to know. While considering everything about Easter cactus and Jatropha Care, growing season is an essential factor. Easter cactus season is Spring and Winter and Jatropha season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Easter cactus is Loam, Sand and for Jatropha is Dry, Sand while the PH of soil for Easter cactus is Neutral and for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline.
Easter cactus and Jatropha Physical Information
Easter cactus and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. Easter cactus height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Easter cactus and Jatropha are as follows:
Easter cactus flower color: Red, Magenta and Crimson
Easter cactus leaf color: Not Available and Pale Green
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
- Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Easter cactus and Jatropha
Care of Easter cactus and Jatropha include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Easter cactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Easter cactus needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.