Bellyache Bush
About Bellyache Bush
Bellyache Bush is a relatively 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.
Bellyache Bush likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
⚠️ Bellyache Bush 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 gossypiifolia
Jatropha
Euphorbiaceae
Malpighiales
Also known as
Black physicnut and Cotton-leaf physicnut
How to care for Bellyache Bush
How often to water your Bellyache Bush
every 9
Bellyache Bush 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 Bellyache Bush in your home
a window
Bellyache Bush love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bellyache Bush does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bellyache Bush in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Bellyache Bush
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 Bellyache Bush after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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Care Summary for Bellyache Bush
Bellyache Bush
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.