OUTDOOR PLANT Jatropha integerrima

Jatropha integerrima is a perennial evergreen shrub from the genus Jatropha and is often trained to grow as a small tree. The simple green leaves grow in an alternating arrangement along the stems. They are shrubs with succulent stems that reach 1 meter in height indoors and 2-3 meters outdoors.

They have shiny dark green trilobed leaves with very marked veins and produces year-around, upright clusters of bright red, star-shaped flowers that attract bees and butterflies. It also produces small, red seed capsules or berries that contain toxins. Jatropha can be grown in large containers on decks or patios.