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Jatropha multifida (Coral plant)
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1 hour care
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per year
7m
Max height
Max height
4m
Max spread
Max spread
10-20 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Jatropha multifida
Other names
Coral plant, Physic nut, Tyleberry
Genus
Jatropha Jatropha
Species
J. multifida - J. multifida is an upright, tree-like, semi-succulent, evergreen shrub or small tree bearing large, rounded, palmate, dark green leaves divided into numerous narrowly lance-shaped leaflets and long, erect stems bearing flattened clusters of scarlet flowers in summer.
Jatropha multifida is: Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Erect flower stem
Toxicity
All parts are poisonous if ingested. Contact with sap may irritate skin.
Flower
Scarlet in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Mealybugs Mealybugs
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Leaves tend to be larger when grown in partial shade. Flowers attract butterflies.
Propagation
Sow seed in spring or summer at 24C.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Jatropha multifida (Coral plant) will reach a height of 7m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Greenhouse, Drought Tolerant, Containers, Conservatory, Beds and borders, Wildlife
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added grit & leaf mould in full light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately & feed monthly in growth. Keep dry in winter. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in gritty, sharply-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
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Botanical name
Jatropha multifida
Other names
Coral plant, Physic nut, Tyleberry
Genus
Jatropha Jatropha
Species
J. multifida - J. multifida is an upright, tree-like, semi-succulent, evergreen shrub or small tree bearing large, rounded, palmate, dark green leaves divided into numerous narrowly lance-shaped leaflets and long, erect stems bearing flattened clusters of scarlet flowers in summer.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Erect flower stem
Toxicity
All parts are poisonous if ingested. Contact with sap may irritate skin.
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Colour
Flower
Scarlet in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Leaves tend to be larger when grown in partial shade. Flowers attract butterflies.
Propagation
Sow seed in spring or summer at 24C.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Jatropha multifida (Coral plant) will reach a height of 7m and a spread of 4m after 10-20 years.
Suggested uses
Low Maintenance, Greenhouse, Drought Tolerant, Containers, Conservatory, Beds and borders, Wildlife
Cultivation
Under glass, grow in loam-based compost with added grit & leaf mould in full light with shade from hot sun. Water moderately & feed monthly in growth. Keep dry in winter. Outdoors in frost-free areas, grow in gritty, sharply-drained soil in sun.
Soil type
Sandy, Loamy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3), Indoor heated (H1)
USDA zones
Zone 12, Zone 11, Zone 10
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