Buddha Belly Plant

Due to its unusual looks, many people cultivate the Buddha Belly as an ornamental plant.

As with most succulents, they are really easy to care for. The ideal gift for distracted plant parents, or if you want to add a touch of nature to your office environment.

• Like other succulents, it doesn’t require too much water. Once a month in the colder months and more often in the summer. Check that the soil is dry to the touch before watering.
• Feed it occasionally during the growing season.
• It prefers well-drained cactus soil or a combination of regular potting soil with 25% pumice.
• If you notice that the plant is starting to outgrow the pot, it’s time to re-pot it. They like roomier larger pots.
• There’s no need to groom or prune the plant. Remove dead leaves.
• Buddha bellies will appreciate the outdoors in the summer, but they’re best kept indoors during winter and autumn.
• Keep it somewhere with plenty of indirect sunlight and reposition it during the year.
• Jatropha podagrica also prefers warmer temperatures, ideally above 15 ºC. If you keep yours outside, bring it to a well-heated room during the colder months.

The Jatropha podagrica has many nicknames, including:

Gout Plant, Guatemalan Rhubarb, Coral Plant, Purging-Nut, Physic Nut, Australian Bottle Plant, and Tartogo.

Where is it from?

Buddha Belly plants naturally grow in the tropical Americas especially Guatemala, Mexico, Honduras and Nicaragua.

Who is the Buddha Belly Plant?

They are slow-growing plants. When it matures, the Buddha Belly plant’s stems swell resembling a trunk. Some people may confuse it with a small tree.

Its inflated base is where the plant stores its water reservoir.

A long-lasting, easy to care plant with not many special requirements. This plant is perfect for anyone looking to add a quirky touch to their home or office.

Is it toxic? Toxic if ingested, keep away from nibbly pets and curious children!

The sap can also irritate people with sensitive skin so, wear gardening gloves if you need to.

How tall does it grow? This tropical perennial can grow up to 5 ft tall in its natural habitat. As a houseplant, it will reach 2 to 3 feet in height.

An easy-to-care-for quirky gift for friends and family! Get your Buddha Belly Plant now!