Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial, Shrubs
Shrubs, Spurge
Origin
Madagascar, Not Available
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Types
Not Available
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Habitat
Hot climate regions, Temperate Regions
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Not Available
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Applicable
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Not Available
Medium
Type of Soil
Sandy, Well drained
Dry, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
All year
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Butterflies, Mosquitos
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Available, Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
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
Arthritis, Chest pain, Ear ache, Fever, Headache, Laxative, Leprosy, Small pox, Stomach spasms, Strengthen gums, Treating fever, Wounds
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Not Available
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
KALANCHOE
JATROPHA
Common Name
Kalanchoe Panda Plant, Panda Plant, Pussy Ears, Chocolate Soldier, Cocoon Plant, Velvet Leaf Kalanchoe, Plush Plant, White Lady, Panda-Bear Plant, Kalanchoe
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
In Hindi
पांडा संयंत्र
रतनजोत
In German
Panda -Anlage
Purgiernuß
In French
installation de Panda
purghère
In Spanish
planta de Panda
frailejón
In Greek
φυτό Panda
jatropha
In Portuguese
planta Panda
galamaluco
In Polish
Panda roślin
jatrofa
In Latin
Panda herba
Jatropha
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Euphorbiales
Family
Crassulaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Widow's-thrill
Jatropha
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Kalanchoeae
Jatropheae
Subfamily
Sedoideae
Crotonoideae
Season and Care of Panda Plant and Jatropha
Season and care of Panda Plant and Jatropha is important to know. While considering everything about Panda Plant and Jatropha Care, growing season is an essential factor. Panda Plant season is Spring and Jatropha season is Spring. The type of soil for Panda Plant is Sandy, Well drained and for Jatropha is Dry, Sand while the PH of soil for Panda Plant is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline.
Panda Plant and Jatropha Physical Information
Panda Plant and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. Panda Plant height is 45.00 cm and width 25.00 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Panda Plant and Jatropha are as follows:
Panda Plant flower color: Yellow green
Panda Plant leaf color: White hair and some brown spots on margins and at tips
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
- Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Panda Plant and Jatropha
Care of Panda Plant and Jatropha include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Panda Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Panda Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jatropha needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.