Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Spurge
Fruit
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Caribbean, South America
Types
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Palmately Lobed
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
All year
Summer
Sunlight
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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 Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Do Not over Water, Does not require 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Fruit Bats
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy 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
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JATROPHA
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
Sugar Apple
In German
Purgiernuß
Zuckerapfel
In French
purghère
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
frailejón
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
jatropha
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
galamaluco
Pinha
In Polish
jatrofa
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Jatropha
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Magnoliales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Jatropha and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Jatropha and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Jatropha and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jatropha season is All year and Sugar Apple season is All year. The type of soil for Jatropha is Dry, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jatropha and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Jatropha and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Jatropha and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Jatropha and Sugar Apple
Care of Jatropha and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
