Jatropha Podagrica

Dig a hole is twice the size of the root-ball, and, if the soil is sandy add plenty of composted material to increase water-retention. When back-filling add half the soil, then water thoroughly before adding the rest of the soil, then water again. Water the newly-planted shrub or tree daily for a week, then every other day for two weeks, to help the plant establish

Take semi- ripe cuttings from this season's growth in Autumn. Cut neatly, just below a leaf node, a 5" approx. piece of a healthy shoot that has soft growth at the tip. pinch out the growing tip, and cut off the bottom leaves. Dip the bottom of the cutting in hormone rooting powder, and carefully place in a pot of cutting compost with the leaves just above the level of the compost. Water, label, cover with a polythene bag, and place in a warm, bright place, out of direct sunlight. Take the polythene bag off periodically for a while for ventilation (at least twice a week)