Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Open Plains, Open scrub
Banks, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
6-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
fiddle-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Variety of soil types
Deer resistant, Pollution, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, use all-purpose fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Citrus leaf miner, Mites, Soft scales
Aphids, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Variety of soil types
Deer resistant, Drought, Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
JATROPHA integerrima
SARCOCOCCA confusa
Common Name
Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha
Sweet Box
In Hindi
Peregrina
Sarcococca confusa
In German
Peregrina
Sarcococca verwirrt
In French
Peregrina
Sarcococca confus
In Spanish
Peregrina
Sarcococca confundido
In Greek
Peregrina
Sarcococca συγχέεται
In Portuguese
Peregrina
Sarcococca confuso
In Polish
Peregrina
sarcococca mylić
In Latin
Peregrina
confusa Sarcococca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Buxales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Jatropha
Sarcococca
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Jatropheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Crotonoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Peregrina and Sarcococca confusa
Season and care of Peregrina and Sarcococca confusa is important to know. While considering everything about Peregrina and Sarcococca confusa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peregrina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sarcococca confusa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peregrina is Loam, Sand and for Sarcococca confusa is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peregrina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sarcococca confusa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peregrina and Sarcococca confusa Physical Information
Peregrina and Sarcococca confusa physical information is very important for comparison. Peregrina height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sarcococca confusa height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Peregrina and Sarcococca confusa are as follows:
Peregrina flower color: Red
Peregrina leaf color: Green, Dark Green and Bronze
Sarcococca confusa flower color: White and Ivory
- Sarcococca confusa leaf color: Dark Green and Yellow green
Care of Peregrina and Sarcococca confusa
Care of Peregrina and Sarcococca confusa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peregrina pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Sarcococca confusa pruning is done Prune in spring, Prune in summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peregrina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sarcococca confusa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.