Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
Caribbean
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-3
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
fiddle-shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
JATROPHA integerrima
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
Celery
In Hindi
Peregrina
अजवायन
In German
Peregrina
Sellerie
In French
Peregrina
Céleri
In Spanish
Peregrina
Apio
In Greek
Peregrina
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
Peregrina
Aipo
In Polish
Peregrina
Seler
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Apiales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Peregrina and Celery
Season and care of Peregrina and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Peregrina and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celery season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peregrina is Loam, Sand and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peregrina and Celery Physical Information
Peregrina and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peregrina and Celery are as follows:
Peregrina flower color: Red
Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Peregrina and Celery
Care of Peregrina and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Peregrina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.