🌺 Jatropha Bush
Jatropha integerrima
A colorful, tropical shrub with glossy green foliage and clusters of bright red flowers that bloom year-round in warm weather. Heat-loving and drought-tolerant, it’s a standout accent plant in South Florida landscapes.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Cuba
☀️ Light: Full Sun to Partial Sun
💧 Water: Low to Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
📏 Size: 8–15 ft tall and wide (can be pruned smaller)
🌸 Bloom Time: Nearly year-round
🪴 Landscape Use: Accent shrubs, hedges, foundation plantings, specimen plants
💡 Casaplanta Tip: For best flowering and strong growth, plant Jatropha in well-drained soil amended with Coast of Maine Bumper Crop and prune lightly to shape.