Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
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Types
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Beaumont, Maroochy
Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-12
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Copper
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, Copper
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Oval
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Dry, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
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Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JATROPHA
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'
Common Name
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
Macadamia
In Hindi
रतनजोत
Macadamia
In German
Purgiernuß
Macadamia
In French
purghère
Macadamia
In Spanish
frailejón
Macadamia
In Greek
jatropha
Macadamia
In Portuguese
galamaluco
Macadamia
In Polish
jatrofa
Macadamia
In Latin
Jatropha
Macadamia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Proteales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Proteaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Jatropha and Macadamia
Season and care of Jatropha and Macadamia is important to know. While considering everything about Jatropha and Macadamia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jatropha season is All year and Macadamia season is All year. The type of soil for Jatropha is Dry, Sand and for Macadamia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline and for Macadamia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jatropha and Macadamia Physical Information
Jatropha and Macadamia physical information is very important for comparison. Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Macadamia height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Jatropha and Macadamia are as follows:
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Macadamia flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Macadamia leaf color: Dark Green and Copper
Care of Jatropha and Macadamia
Care of Jatropha and Macadamia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Macadamia pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Macadamia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.