Buddha Belly Jatropha Live Plant – Approx. 14 Inch Starter – Jatropha podagrica

Buddha Belly Jatropha (Jatropha podagrica) is a distinctive tropical plant known for its swollen, bottle-shaped stem and attractive green foliage. It is commonly grown as a decorative tropical specimen and is listed here for outdoor growing.

This listing includes 1 live Buddha Belly Jatropha plant measuring approximately 14 inches tall at time of shipping. Despite the supplied marketplace attribute indicating “Potted,” the seller specifically states that the plant will be shipped bare root with leaves removed, wrapped in damp paper, and with no pot included.

The seller identifies the plant as Jatropha podagrica. The provided genus field incorrectly lists “Bellis”; the botanical name supplied in the product description is used here instead.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• 1 live Buddha Belly Jatropha plant
• Approx. 14 inches tall at time of shipping
• Botanical name: Jatropha podagrica
• Distinctive swollen “Buddha belly” stem form
• Tropical ornamental plant with green foliage
• Listed for outdoor growing
• Neutral soil pH preferred
• Shipped bare root
• Leaves are removed for shipping
• Roots wrapped in damp paper
• No pot included
• Country of origin: United States

🧾 MATERIALS:

Live rooted plant, bare-root system, damp paper wrapping; pot not included

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Buddha Belly Jatropha, Jatropha Podagrica
Scientific Name: Jatropha podagrica
Plant Type: Tropical ornamental succulent-like plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified
Sunlight: Not specified
Soil: Neutral pH
Water: Not specified
USDA Zone: Not specified
Plant Height at Shipping: Approx. 14 inches tall at time of shipping
Pot Size: No pot included
Plant Condition: Live bare-root plant; leaves removed for shipping
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Climate: Tropical
Number in Pack: 1
Country of Origin: United States

❓ FAQ:

1. What climate is suitable for Buddha Belly Jatropha?
Buddha Belly Jatropha is a tropical plant and is listed for tropical climates.

2. What sunlight does Jatropha podagrica require?
The supplied product information does not specify a sunlight requirement, so no unsupported recommendation is provided.

3. How much water does Buddha Belly Jatropha need?
The supplied information does not specify a watering requirement.

4. What is the growth habit of Buddha Belly Jatropha?
It is recognized for its distinctive swollen stem or “Buddha belly” form. Detailed mature growth dimensions are not included.

5. Can this Jatropha be grown in a container?
The seller states that no pot is included and that the plant ships bare root. Container suitability after delivery is not specifically detailed in the supplied information.