Araflora’s Jatropha podagrica is a tropical plant native to South America. It has a stem that starts wide and tapers to a point, like a pitcher or bottle. The leaves grow at the top of the stem and are large and light green. When the plant blooms, it produces beautiful orange flowers. In the Netherlands, it's also called the bottle plant because its stem resembles a bottle. The leaves and flowers appear to be planted inside the bottle. Caring for this botanical houseplant is very easy, making it a great eye-catcher for the plant lover looking for something special. For more information about this Araflora plant, see the plant information below.

The exotic plant Jatropha podagrica prefers a bright, sunny spot or a spot in partial shade. Direct, bright sunlight can be harmful to the plant. In summer, Jatropha podagrica does require some water; the soil should always be slightly moist. In winter, when the plant isn't growing, the soil should be kept dry to prevent rotting of the stem and roots. The temperature should remain above 5 degrees Celsius. Furthermore, Jatropha The bottle plant has no temperature requirements. The soil for a bottle plant should be well-draining and can consist of, for example, a mixture of sand and potting soil. Araflora sells several other botanical plants that are also suitable for indoor use. For more information about this Araflora plant, see the care symbols below.