{"product_id":"jatropha-gossypiifolia","title":"Jatropha Gossypiifolia","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJatropha gossypiifolia – Unusual Jatropha with Colourful Lobed Leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJatropha gossypiifolia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a fascinating and unusual Jatropha species from tropical America, cultivated at TOMs FLOWer CLUB for collectors of distinctive woody and drought-adapted plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike the strongly caudiciform Jatropha podagrica, Jatropha gossypiifolia develops as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewoody-succulent shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with branching stems and remarkably attractive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edeeply divided, 3–5-lobed leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The young growth can be particularly colourful, while the flowers range from deep crimson to purple. The species naturally occurs primarily in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseasonally dry tropical environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it an interesting plant for collectors who appreciate plants with a pronounced dry-climate character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy this Jatropha stands out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eUnusual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJatropha collector plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoody-succulent shrub with branching growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3–5-lobed foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive colourful young growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep crimson to purple flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNaturally adapted to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseasonally dry tropical conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery different character from Jatropha podagrica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting long-term plant for collectors of unusual Euphorbiaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for bright indoor cultivation and summer outdoor cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot frost hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jatropha gossypiifolia L.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Euphorbiaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Woody-succulent shrub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mexico to tropical America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily seasonally dry tropical regions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaves:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cordate to ovate, deeply divided into 3–5 lobes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep crimson to purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Branching, woody and succulent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-term character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Develops an increasingly substantial and individual woody structure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight \u0026amp; Cultivation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJatropha gossypiifolia appreciates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every bright light and warmth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sunny position is ideal. During the warmer months, the plant can also be placed outdoors and gradually acclimatised to direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a plant from seasonally dry tropical regions, it should not be kept permanently wet. Allow the substrate to dry partially between thorough waterings and provide excellent drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the darker and cooler European winter months, watering should be reduced considerably.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong light + warmth + excellent drainage + controlled watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e are the basic principles for successful cultivation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003every permeable, well-draining substrate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with plenty of mineral material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePumice, lava, coarse sand and other drainage-promoting components can be combined with a smaller proportion of high-quality organic substrate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer \u0026amp; Winter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright to sunny, warm and, when temperatures permit, preferably outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very bright, warm and considerably drier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrost:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not frost hardy. Protect from cold and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Unusual Jatropha for Collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJatropha gossypiifolia is particularly interesting for anyone looking beyond the more familiar Jatropha podagrica.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts attraction lies in the combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewoody-succulent growth, unusual lobed foliage, colourful young shoots and crimson-purple flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a plant that becomes increasingly interesting as it develops and branches over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt TOMs FLOWer CLUB, we focus on naturally healthy development rather than accelerated growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality before quantity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: like other members of the Euphorbiaceae, Jatropha should be handled with appropriate care. The species is documented by Kew as having poisonous uses, so it should not be consumed and is best kept away from children and pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou receive the plant in the displayed size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJatropha gossypiifolia – a distinctive, colourful and unusual Jatropha for the serious plant collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTOMs FLOWer CLUB – Quality before quantity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"tomsflowerclub.ch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56933254496642,"sku":null,"price":118.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7734\/3406\/files\/Jatropha-Gossypiifolia-caudex-TOMs-FLOWer-CLUB-2.jpg?v=1790104242","url":"https:\/\/tomsflowerclub.ch\/products\/jatropha-gossypiifolia","provider":"tomsflowerclub.ch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}