Jatropha Podagrica (pot included)
Introducing the 'Buddha Belly'!
This distinctive plant has a swollen, fleshy stem, which is topped during the warmer months with a crown of gently ruffled deep green leaves. In good conditions, the plant may also produce an upright stalk, topped with a cluster of small orange flowers - followed by near-black berries.
Pot size: 13cm
Height: 25cm
Care advice and additional information
Water - Keep the soil moist in spring and summer although don’t allow it to get soggy and never allow it to sit in water.
Sunlight - Filtered, bright and indirect sunlight will help this plant to thrive. Avoid direct sunlight to ensure leaves don’t burn.
Feeding - Feed once or twice a month during the spring and summer months.
Toxicity - Toxic to animals and human if ingested.
Packaging
All plants come in a plastic nursery pot, wrapped in Kraft compostable paper, secured with twine and include a plant care card and a seeded paper thank you tag that can be planted to grow wildflowers!
Delivery Information
FREE local delivery. I will hand deliver each little beauty straight to your door free of charge to those that live within a 5 mile radius of Newcastle. Local delivery is within 1-2 days or same day when possible. Please get in touch if you require same day delivery.
A small delivery fee of £5 will be applied to those that live within a 15 mile radius of Newcastle and £10 to those within a 30 mile radius. Delivery will be between 2-5 days and confirmed beforehand.
For now, I will only be offering door step delivery or collection from the shop, via prior arrangement, at Candles & Plants, 65 South Promenade, Newcastle, BT33 0EY.
However, please do get in touch if you want a plant posted and I will look into it. Equally, if you live outside the delivery areas and really want a plant please contact me via thelittleshopofplants@gmail.com, WhatsApp or via my social media pages and again I will do what I can.
Please remember that plants may vary from the images shown and variations in colour and shape should be expected. I will however if requested send a photo of the plant selected to ensure it meets your satisfaction before purchase.