Costa Rican Jatropha

Jatropha costaricensis

Native to:
Costa Rica, Nicaragua

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Genus:
Jatropha
Species:
Jatropha costaricensis
USDA Symbol:
JACO

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
300 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
red, orange
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies, hummingbirds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to dry forest regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Fresh seeds germinate readily in warm conditions. Soak seeds for 24 hours before planting to improve germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI