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Jatropha Podagrica "Buddha's Belly" Plant

Jatropha Podagrica "Buddha's Belly" Plant

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Jatropha podagrica, commonly known as the Buddha's Belly Plant or Gout Plant, is a distinctive and intriguing succulent belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family. Native to Central and South America.

Leaves/Growing:

  • The leaves are usually bright green and can vary in size, with three to seven lobes radiating from a central point.
  • Jatropha podagrica produces clusters of bright scarlet-red flowers that are visually striking against the green foliage.
  • This succulent generally has a shrubby growth habit, reaching a height of about 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) under optimal conditions.
  • Jatropha podagrica thrives in warm and tropical climates, requiring plenty of sunlight to promote healthy growth and flowering.

Key Features:

  • It prefers well-draining soil and can tolerate periods of drought once established.
  • Due to its unusual stem and distinctive foliage, Jatropha podagrica is often used as an ornamental accent plant in gardens, landscapes, and containers.
  • Jatropha Podagrica "Buddha's Belly" is highly drought-tolerant and well-adapted to arid environments.
  • "Buddha's Belly" requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for low-maintenance landscapes and container gardens.

The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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