Plant Care Arizona Nettlespurge

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

💦 Water

How often to water your Arizona Nettlespurge

Water needs for Arizona Nettlespurge
0.5 cups
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.

Calculate water needs of Arizona Nettlespurge

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Arizona Nettlespurge in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Arizona Nettlespurge: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
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 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Arizona Nettlespurge

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Arizona Nettlespurge: repot after 2X growth

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.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Arizona Nettlespurge prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Arizona Nettlespurge requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

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. Arizona Nettlespurge is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


🪴 Soil

Arizona Nettlespurge does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!


💩 Fertilizer

Arizona Nettlespurge grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Arizona Nettlespurge can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Arizona Nettlespurge

Arizona Nettlespurge

Arizona Nettlespurge


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

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

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