Jatropha

Buy the Jatropha (Jatropha integerrima) in Dubai & UAE — a vibrant flowering shrub, often called Peregrina or Spicy Jatropha, prized for its clusters of star-shaped scarlet to coral-red flowers that bloom almost continuously against attractive green foliage. Discover more in our flowering plants collection, or browse the full outdoor plants range.

Why Grow Jatropha in the UAE

Jatropha is a tough, heat-loving shrub that flowers year-round in the UAE climate, making it a reliable source of bright colour. Its star-shaped red blooms attract butterflies and hummingbird-like pollinators, and it can be grown as a shrub, small standard tree or container plant for patios and gardens.

Key Benefits

• Near year-round clusters of scarlet to coral-red star-shaped flowers
• Attracts butterflies and pollinators
• Excellent heat and drought tolerance once established
• Versatile as a shrub, standard tree or container plant
• Low-maintenance and reliably free-flowering in the UAE

Care Tips for the UAE

• Sunlight: Full sun for the most prolific flowering.
• Watering: Moderate watering; drought tolerant once established.
• Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates a range of UAE soils.
• Feeding: Feed with a balanced fertiliser during the growing season.
• Safety: All parts are toxic if ingested — plant away from young children and pets, and wash hands after handling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Jatropha flower? In the UAE it flowers almost continuously, with peak displays in the warmer months.

Is Jatropha toxic? Yes — the seeds, sap and other parts are toxic if eaten, so site it carefully where children and pets cannot access it.

Can it be grown in pots? Yes — it grows well in containers and can be trained as a small standard.

Do you deliver across the UAE? Yes, Souq Garden delivers across the UAE with free delivery on orders over AED 99 in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Umm Al Quwain.