Jatropha is amazing because it flowers year round. I never had a Jatropha without flower at any given time! The red is very intense and quite beautiful and when you have 50 -or more- little stems it adds up to a beautiful burst of color.
It can be very pretty but it turns leggy within six to twelve months. Pruning to shape to your taste is a good idea to turn its legginess into a sculptural shape because the branches always arch in any direction and so you can turn the bush into an object of art. Bad pruning might result in a much less desirable result when it comes to the shape but the flowers will always be there.
Jatrophas can grow very old and will turn into small trees. If you give them enough space they can be very pretty specimens.
If you like flowers, Jatropha belongs in your yard.
Fertilizing is not necessary and the plant does not need much water
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