Buddha Belly Plant (Jatropha Podagrica) is a perennial succulent in the Euphorbiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Jatropha podagrica is a caudiciform succulent plant known for its swollen, bottle-shaped stem and bright orange-red flowers.
Buddha Belly Plant
Jatropha Podagrica
Jatropha podagrica is a caudiciform succulent plant known for its swollen, bottle-shaped stem and bright orange-red flowers.
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