Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Shrubs, Spurge
Origin
Japan
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Types
-
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Dry, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
All year
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Drought and Salt, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Flying insects, Hoverflies
Allergy
-
allergic conjunctivitis, Eye irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
JATROPHA
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
In German
sasanqua
Purgiernuß
In French
sasanqua
purghère
In Spanish
sasanqua
frailejón
In Greek
sasanqua
jatropha
In Portuguese
Sasankya
galamaluco
In Polish
Sasankya
jatrofa
In Latin
Sasankya
Jatropha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Euphorbiales
Family
Theaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Jatropha
Season and care of Sasanqua and Jatropha is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Jatropha Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jatropha season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Jatropha is Dry, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Jatropha Physical Information
Sasanqua and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Jatropha are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
- Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Jatropha
Care of Sasanqua and Jatropha include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers 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 Sasanqua 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.