Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrubs, Spurge
Tender Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
South America
Types
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
11-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
Arrowhead
Plant Season
All year
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
All year
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
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
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
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
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
JATROPHA
ANANAS
Common Name
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
Pineapple
In German
Purgiernuß
Ananas
In French
purghère
Ananas
In Spanish
frailejón
Piña
In Portuguese
galamaluco
Abacaxi
In Latin
Jatropha
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Bromeliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Jatropha and Pineapple
Season and care of Jatropha and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Jatropha and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jatropha season is All year and Pineapple season is All year. The type of soil for Jatropha is Dry, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Jatropha and Pineapple Physical Information
Jatropha and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Jatropha and Pineapple are as follows:
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Jatropha and Pineapple
Care of Jatropha and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.