Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrubs, Spurge
Origin
-
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Light Green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
-
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Dry, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
-
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
Insignificant
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
-
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
-
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HELLEBORUS 'HGC Green Corsican' PP15641
JATROPHA
Common Name
Hellebore, HGC Green Corsican Hellebore
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
In Hindi
Hydrangea
रतनजोत
In German
Hortensie
Purgiernuß
In French
Hortensia
purghère
In Spanish
Hortensia
frailejón
In Greek
υδραγεία
jatropha
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
galamaluco
In Polish
Hortensja
jatrofa
In Latin
Hibiscus
Jatropha
Family
Ranunculaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Season and Care of Hellebore and Jatropha
Season and care of Hellebore and Jatropha is important to know. While considering everything about Hellebore and Jatropha Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hellebore season is Spring and Winter and Jatropha season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Hellebore is Loam and for Jatropha is Dry, Sand while the PH of soil for Hellebore is Neutral, Alkaline and for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline.
Hellebore and Jatropha Physical Information
Hellebore and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. Hellebore height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Hellebore and Jatropha are as follows:
Hellebore flower color: White and Light Green
Hellebore leaf color: Dark Green
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
- Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Hellebore and Jatropha
Care of Hellebore and Jatropha include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hellebore 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 Hellebore needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.