Jatropha Podagrica – Buddha belly plant

Name: Jatropha Podagrica - Buddha belly plant
SKU: 2737
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Original price was: ₹699.00.Current price is: ₹499.00.

Buddha belly plants (Jatropha podagrica) grow best in tropical climates, in USDA plant hardiness Zones 8 and 9. They are unique plants that received their name because of their round, swollen bellies that resemble some depictions of Buddha. They are considered shrubs, and the plant is native to the tropical Americas.

Despite its toxic nature, the Jatropha podagrica from the family Euphorbiaceae is known to attract butterflies in any region where it grows. To bring more butterflies to your patio or garden, follow these plant care tips. Buddha plants can reach several feet tall.

Buddha belly plants (Jatropha podagrica) grow best in tropical climates, in USDA plant hardiness Zones 8 and 9. They are unique plants that received their name because of their round, swollen bellies that resemble some depictions of Buddha. They are considered shrubs, and the plant is native to the tropical Americas.
Choose the Right Soil
The second step in caring for your Buddha belly plant is to plant it in the ideal soil. Though the Buddha belly plant can tolerate poor soil, it prefers soil with a pH between 5.6 and 7.3, either moderately acidic, slightly acidic or neutral, respectively.
Give It Proper Water and Feeding
No plant can grow well without receiving proper water and feeding, and it’s no different for the Buddha belly plant. The Buddha belly plant is drought-tolerable, so it doesn’t need to watered very often. As a matter of fact, you should always wait until the soil is completely dry before you water it again