Arizona Nettlespurge
About Arizona Nettlespurge
Arizona Nettlespurge is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Arizona Nettlespurge likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
⚠️ Arizona Nettlespurge is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Jatropha cinerea
Jatropha
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
Also known as
ashy jatropha

How to care for Arizona Nettlespurge
How often to water your Arizona Nettlespurge

every 9
Arizona Nettlespurge needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Finding light for Arizona Nettlespurge in your home

a window
Arizona Nettlespurge love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Arizona Nettlespurge does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Arizona Nettlespurge in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Arizona Nettlespurge

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Arizona Nettlespurge after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Care Summary for Arizona Nettlespurge
Arizona Nettlespurge
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
