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Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Also known as Horn-Fruited Jute · Idelele · Isileleda
Wild Jute (Corchorus tridens) is an annual herb native to tropical Africa and Asia, known for its fibrous stems and medicinal uses.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
Bright light promotes best flowering.
Keep soil consistently moist, but allow slight drying between waterings.
70% intensity
Water more frequently in hot weather.
Thrives in well-drained, fertile loamy soils. Adaptable to various soil types but prefers moist conditions.
50% intensity
Grows best in warm temperatures.
80% intensity
Ideal range is 20-30°C.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.
60% intensity
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
No significant toxicity reported for pets or humans.
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season. Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Reduce watering in cooler months.
Pruning is generally not required for this annual herb. If desired, light pruning can be done to shape the plant or remove spent flowers. Avoid heavy pruning as it may reduce flowering.
Easily propagated from seeds sown directly into the ground after the last frost. Seeds germinate readily in warm soil. Can also be propagated by stem cuttings.
As an annual, repotting is not typically necessary. If grown in a container and overwintered, repot in spring into fresh potting mix if root-bound.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Wild Jute (Corchorus tridens) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Malvales |
| Family | Malvaceae |
| Genus | Corchorus |
| Species | Corchorus tridens |
Similar in genus Corchorus
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