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Growing Jatropha Integerrima: Taking Care Of The Jatropha Tree
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jatropha curcas integerrima is a seasonal evergreen shrub from the genus Jatropha and is often trained to grow as a little tree.

J. integerrima is native to the West Indies, Cuba, and Hispaniola and is a jatropha curcas species of blooming plants in the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae.

Aside from its botanical name, you might hear this evergreen shrub called by its typical names, including:

- Spicy jatropha curcas
- Firecracker tree
- Peregrina
- Chaya
jatropha curcas Integerrima Quick Care Tips

Botanical Name: jatropha curcas integerrima
Common Name( s): Peregrina, Spicy Jatropha, Firecracker tree, Chaya
Synonyms: jatropha curcas pandurifolia, jatropha curcas hastata
Pronunciation: Jat-ROE-fuh in-teh-GAIR-rih-muh
Family & Origin: Euphorbiaceae household, belonging to the West Indies, Cuba, and Hispaniola
Growability: Easy to grow
Grow Zone: USDA zones 10 and 11
Size: Can mature to 15 feet high and wide
Flowering: Blooms red, pink, or white flowers from late summertime up until early spring
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Humidity: High level of humidity of 70% to 90% percent
Temperature: Between 75 ° to 90 ° degrees Fahrenheit Soil: Well-draining soil Water: Water frequently, but permit the soil to dry between waterings Fertilizer: Feed with a weak dilution of general-purpose houseplant fertilizer during the growing season Pests & Diseases: Can be prone to leaf miners, plant scale, and termites