Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Shrubs, Spurge
Origin
-
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Ample Water
Less Watering
In Winter
Less Watering
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Removes pimples, Skin inflammation, Skin irritation
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
JATROPHA
Common Name
Limequat
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
In German
Limequat
Purgiernuß
In French
Limequat
purghère
In Spanish
Limequat
frailejón
In Greek
Limequat
jatropha
In Portuguese
Limequat
galamaluco
In Polish
Limequat
jatrofa
In Latin
Limequat
Jatropha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Euphorbiales
Family
Rutaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Limequat and Jatropha
Season and care of Limequat and Jatropha is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Jatropha Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jatropha season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Jatropha is Dry, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline.
Limequat and Jatropha Physical Information
Limequat and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Jatropha are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
- Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Limequat and Jatropha
Care of Limequat and Jatropha include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.