In what environment does Jatropha pandurifolia grow best
The corolla of Jatropha pandurifolia is red, looks very beautiful, and the flowering period is very long, so Jatropha pandurifolia can be seen flowering almost all year round. Because its leaf shape resembles a lute, it is called "lute-leaf cherry", and because it looks like cherry blossoms, it is called "daily cherry"; another name, "South Seas cherry", comes from the fact that it was introduced from the South Seas.
Other names for Jatropha pandurifolia
Variegated coral flower, lute-leaf cherry, South Seas cherry, daily cherry.
Habits of Jatropha pandurifolia
Jatropha pandurifolia likes high temperature and high humidity environments, fears cold and dryness, and must be kept above 12°C when overwintering.
It likes sufficient light and is slightly tolerant of partial shade.
It likes to grow in loose, fertile, acidic sandy soil rich in organic matter.
Landscape value of Jatropha pandurifolia
Although the flowers are not large, the flowering period is long, and it can be seen flowering no matter when, making it a common ornamental flower in courtyards and widely used in landscapes.
Suitable for courtyard planting or large potted plants.