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Physic Nut

Jatropha curcas, Euphorbiaceae

Zones
9–11
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Growing Conditions

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Vetiver GrassVetiveria zizanioides
Nutrient AccumulationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

LettuceLactuca sativa

Jatropha's toxic allelopathic compounds severely inhibit lettuce germination and growth

Bell PepperCapsicum annuum

Physic nut produces toxic phorbol esters and other compounds that strongly inhibit pepper growth

Common Questions

What zones does Physic Nut grow in?

Physic Nut grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Physic Nut?

Good companions for Physic Nut include Vetiver Grass.

Design guilds with Physic Nut and see companion relationships visually.

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