Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Southern Asia, India
Types
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Pani Kurundu, Pani Kurundu
Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Farms, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Tropical rainforest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
White, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Small elliptic
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Dry, Sand
Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
All year
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
fertilize in growing season, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
fungus, Insects, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Birds
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Avoid during Pregnancy, drowsiness, Vomiting
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Cold, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Air freshner, Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, For making oil, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JATROPHA
CINNAMOMUM verum
Common Name
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
Cinnamon, Cinnamon Bark Tree
In German
Purgiernuß
Zimt
In French
purghère
Cannelle
In Spanish
frailejón
Canela
In Portuguese
galamaluco
Canela
In Polish
jatrofa
Cynamon
In Latin
Jatropha
cinnamomum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Laurales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Lauraceae
Genus
Jatropha
Cinnamomum
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Cassythoideae
Season and Care of Jatropha and Cinnamon
Season and care of Jatropha and Cinnamon is important to know. While considering everything about Jatropha and Cinnamon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jatropha season is All year and Cinnamon season is All year. The type of soil for Jatropha is Dry, Sand and for Cinnamon is Sand while the PH of soil for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline and for Cinnamon is Acidic, Neutral.
Jatropha and Cinnamon Physical Information
Jatropha and Cinnamon physical information is very important for comparison. Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Cinnamon height is 760.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Jatropha and Cinnamon are as follows:
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cinnamon flower color: White and Light Yellow
- Cinnamon leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Pink
Care of Jatropha and Cinnamon
Care of Jatropha and Cinnamon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Cinnamon 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 Cinnamon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.