This plant has red flowers that appear at the end of every branch. Blooms are not large, but they make a decent permanent scattering of flowers over the entire plant. This see-through characteristic is an excellent quality if you are designing a landscape with security in mind. Most people will opt for the compact form. Jatropha is relatively free of pests, but attacks by scale, mealybug and leaf miner are not unknown.
Damage is usually temporary, and new leaf growth quickly follows.
This plant is a must as a butterfly attractant and usually has many types flocking around. Hummingbirds are winter visitors. I suspect we may see more color forms of perigrina as time goes on. I have seen a pink form at some of the collector nurseries, but it is very hard to find. INC All rights reserved.