Jatropha Podagrica
Pura Vida
Costa Rica
The Jatropha Podagrica, native to sunny Costa Rica, represents the ultimate “Pura Vida” - the good life. Its swollen trunk provides the nicknames Buddha belly or bottle plant. The thick Buddha belly is indicative of the good life, and the reserves stored in that “belly” make the Podagrica an easy plant to care for and so strong that it even survives if it is completely deprived of water in winter.
New hand-shaped leaves and flower heads keep appearing at the top, making this plant a real eye-catcher. Perfect for those looking for a strong, low-maintenance plant!
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Care tips
A light, sunny location
Likes plenty of sunlight but not in bright sunlight. A place in the windowsill is ideal.
Keep moist, the potting soil must not dry out
Water the Jatropha regularly. Especially if the plant gets a lot of sunlight, it needs a lot of water. A Jatropha is a tropical plant and therefore likes moisture. It really doesn't like drought, but of course it doesn't like wet feet either. Water about three times a week. The amount of water depends on the size of the pot, but make sure the soil stays moist. Simply watering on top of the potting soil is fine, but putting the pot in a layer of water for a few minutes is also a good way to water.
Removing yellow leaves
It is possible that due to various factors, the lower leaves may turn yellow. This does not mean that the Jatropha will die. Just remove this yellow leaf and your Jatropha will be beautiful again.
Our Jatropha Podagrica varieties
Jatropha Podagrica 13cm
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