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Euphorbiaceae
Coral Plant
Jatropha multifida
Tropical vitality.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Jatropha
- Native to
- Mexico, Central America, South America
- Bloom season
- Year-Round In Tropics
- Type
- Evergreen shrub
- Height
- 200-300 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, sandy
- Water
- Low to moderate
- Hardiness
- 10-12
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- The coral plant produces flat-topped clusters of brilliant scarlet flowers that attract butterflies.
- Its deeply divided palmate leaves resemble those of a Japanese maple.
- The milky sap has been used in traditional medicine but is toxic if ingested.
- In tropical regions it can bloom continuously throughout the entire year.
- The seeds contain oil that has been researched as a potential biofuel source.
Color meanings
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Passion
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Exotic beauty
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Healing