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