Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Spurge
Herbs
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Southern Europe
Types
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
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Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Oval
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Dry, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
All year
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Good for skin
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
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
JATROPHA
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
रतनजोत
Applemint Tree
In German
Purgiernuß
Applemint Baum
In French
purghère
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
frailejón
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
jatropha
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
galamaluco
Árvore applemint
In Polish
jatrofa
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Jatropha
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Lamiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Jatropheae
Mentheae
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Jatropha and Applemint
Season and care of Jatropha and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Jatropha and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jatropha season is All year and Applemint season is All year. The type of soil for Jatropha is Dry, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Jatropha and Applemint Physical Information
Jatropha and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Jatropha and Applemint are as follows:
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Jatropha and Applemint
Care of Jatropha and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.