Jatropha Podagrica Yellow 'Buddha's Belly plant'

Also known as the Buddha’s Belly plant the Jatropha Podagrica Yellow is a beautiful succulent that boasts an exotic appearance and an interesting shape. Popular for its large and fusiform stem as well as yellow, attractive flowers, this plant will definitely add beauty to the indoor or tropical garden. Its ornamental looks are further enhanced by large green leaves that stand out against the yellow flowers providing pollinators attraction. Jatropha Podagrica Yellow is commonly known as ‘Buddha’s Belly Plant’ is available for purchase online in Australia to add an element of the exotic in your environment while adding a soothing aura to your home due to its symbolism of strength and beauty.

This beautiful plant is relatively low maintenance and can easily grow in a variety of conditions, especially those that have good drainage, and partial shade. Because of its thunder-birds form and minimal watering needs, it becomes more appropriate for those people who cannot dedicate much time to their plants or are experienced succulent collectors . Apart from the wonderful trunk and pretty flowers which only needs lighting and sometimes, water, Jatropha Podagrica Yellow will be a great talking point in every garden and home.

Appearance:

• Caudex: The plant boasts a distinctive, swollen base, or caudex, that resembles a pot-bellied Buddha or a bottle. This caudex is typically gray or brown and stores water, allowing the plant to thrive in arid conditions.

• Leaves: Large, lobed leaves emerge from the top of the caudex on long, reddish petioles (stalks). The leaves are a deep green color and have a smooth, waxy texture.

• Flowers: In the spring and summer, clusters of bright yellow, star-shaped flowers bloom atop long stalks, adding a cheerful pop of color to the plant.

Growth Habits and Care:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

• Soil: Requires well-draining soil, such as a cactus or succulent mix.

• Watering: Water moderately during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.

Additional Information:

• Jatropha podagrica 'Yellow' is a relatively slow-growing succulent, making it a great choice for those seeking a low-maintenance plant.

• It is a popular addition to succulent gardens, container plantings, or as a unique specimen plant indoors or outdoors.

• The caudex, combined with the vibrant yellow flowers and large leaves, creates a striking visual display.

The first four photos serves a display purpose only.The succulent plant housed in the red pot comes in a 130mm diameter container. While the image provides a representative depiction of what you will receive, but may vary slightly because no two succulents are the same. 

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