Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Caribbean, Central America, South America, Madagascar, South Africa
Types
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae
Jatropha bullockii, Jatropha cinerea, Jatropha excisa
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Pastures, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 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
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Yellow, Red, Purple, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Light Green, Lime Green, Yellow, Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Palmately Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Dry, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
All year
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
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, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Full Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Suppresses or replaces native plants, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-allergy, epilepsy, Fever, Skin irritation, Skin Redness
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Leaves, Sap, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Oil is used as fuel, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
JATROPHA
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Barbados nut, purging nut, physic nut, or JCL
In German
Tabebuia
Purgiernuß
In French
Tabebuia
purghère
In Spanish
Tabebuia
frailejón
In Greek
Tabebuia
jatropha
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
galamaluco
In Polish
Tabebuia
jatrofa
In Latin
Tabebuia
Jatropha
Order
Lamiales
Euphorbiales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Jatropha
Season and care of Tabebuia and Jatropha is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Jatropha Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Jatropha season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jatropha is Dry, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jatropha is Slightly Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Jatropha Physical Information
Tabebuia and Jatropha physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Jatropha height is 200.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Jatropha are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jatropha flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Purple and Pink
- Jatropha leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tabebuia and Jatropha
Care of Tabebuia and Jatropha include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Jatropha pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Tabebuia 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.