Hi all,

I bought a couple of Jatropha's last summer. They have lost their leaves over the winter, which is pretty normal I understand (?). Couple of questions though: I would like to repot them, as they are in what looks like some kind of mulch. What kind of soil would they like? What I use for my other succulents perhaps?

Also they need a bit of pruning as the tops of them have died back a bit (the bulby part). The leaves are coming out below a shriveled dead part. How would I go about doing that? Sharp knife and pair of gloves? Will they bleed, and should I be cautious? Your thoughts would be most appreciated!

Kelly in Victoria