CATEGORY – Shrub

UOM – Each

SAPLING DESCRIPTION

1.Number of saplings in a net pot – 1
2.Sapling Height – 10 to 14 inches
3.Watering – Low
4.Sunlight – Full sun

PLANT DESCRIPTION

1.Difficulty Level – Easy
2.Full Plant Height – 6 to 10 feet
3.Leaves Color – Green, broad and lobed
4.Flowers – Small, yellowish-green
5.Type – Medicinal, biofuel plant
6.Feed – Minimal feeding required
7.Watering – Very low; drought-resistant
8.Soil – Sandy or gravelly, well-drained
9.Sunlight – Full sun
10.Suitable Temperature – 25°C–42°C

HOW TO PLANT A SAPLING

1.Plant in dry, sunny location.
2.Keep net pot intact.
3.Water once after planting, then sparingly.

ALTERNATE NAMES

1.Botanical name: Jatropha curcas
2.Common names: Ratanjyot, Physic Nut
3.Hindi: रतनज्योत
4.Tamil: கடலைமருந்து
5.Telugu: రతంజ్యోత్
6.Kannada: ಬಿದಿರು ಎಣ್ಣೆ ಗಿಡ
7.Marathi: रतनज्योत
8.Malayalam: റതഞ്ജ്യോത്