Jatropha podagrica Size:13cm Stunning test variety of Vriesea

Stunning test variety of Vriesea

proper care can help keep it manageable in indoor settings

Its high humidity requirements make it an ideal candidate for terrariums

A shingling species with very unusual leaves

Jatropha podagrica Size:13cm Stunning test variety of VrieseaWidely known as the Buddha belly plant, this quirky plant develops a swollen, bottle shaped caudex at its base that gives it an unmistakable silhouette. Large, lobed leaves rise from the top of the stem, and mature plants produce striking clusters of small coral red flowers on long stalks that hover above the foliage. Origins Jatropha podagrica is native to tropical Central America, with a natural range across Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa