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Bellyache Bush

Jatropha gossypiifolia

Size: 4"

Type: Tropical Plant

$28.00

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Botanical Description

Jatropha gossypiifolia - Bellyache Bush.

Current nursery pot size: 4".

Toxicity

Do not eat any part of this plant. Ingestion can cause digestive illness; sap may irritate skin and eyes.

Plant characteristics

Lobed foliage can be green, red, purple or bronze; flowers are red to purple.

Florida growing consideration

UF/IFAS assigns high invasion risk in North, Central and South Florida and does not recommend planting (2017 assessment).

This assessment is a cultivation recommendation, not a determination of sale or shipping legality.

General Plant Care

Light: Full sun to light shade.

Water: Drought-tolerant once established; highly resistant to dry seasonal conditions.

Growing Medium / Substrate: Adapts to well-drained, nutrient-poor, sandy or disturbed soils.

Temperature & Hardiness: Tropical shrub sensitive to severe frost; suitable outdoors in warm, frost-free environments or indoor container culture.

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Fulfillment & Dispatch Guidance

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St. Petersburg Nursery Pickup

Local pickup available by prior arrangement and confirmation in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Shipping

Secure live-plant shipping with custom botanical packaging. Shipping availability and dispatch timing depend on plant eligibility and destination state.

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Live-Arrival & Establishment Guarantee

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We guarantee that all botanical specimens arrive healthy, hydrated, and ready to thrive. If your plant suffers transit damage or severe stress:

48-Hour Claim Window: Notify our nursery team within 48 hours of carrier delivery timestamp or local pickup.

Photo Submission: Submit clear photos showing the specimen, root ball/soil line, and packaging to info@thebotanicalbazaar.com.

Guaranteed Remedy: Free replacement dispatch or store credit issued promptly upon claim approval.

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Shipping & Local Nursery Pickup

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Shipping & Local Nursery Pickup: Shipping availability varies by plant and destination. Some plants require additional agricultural review or may not qualify for shipping. Eligibility must be confirmed before checkout.

Local nursery pickup is available by prior arrangement in St. Petersburg, Florida. Contact The Botanical Bazaar to confirm availability and coordinate pickup before placing an order.

100% Live Arrival Guarantee: Guaranteed health upon arrival or collection. Inspect within 48 hours for replacement or store credit. View Full Policy →

What You Will Receive

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Representative Photo Disclosure: You will receive a healthy specimen similar in size, form, and fullness to the featured botanical photography. Each plant is unique and individually grown on our St. Petersburg benches.

Container Pot Size:4"

Approx. Plant Height:Specimen height not recorded