Data specific to Crotons (Edit)
Croton Leaf Shape: Broad leaf

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous
Other: Seeds
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Layering
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Croton
Botanical names
  • Accepted: Codiaeum variegatum
  • Synonym: Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum
  • Synonym: Codiaeum pictum

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Location: Monte Verde, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-20
Location: Longwood gardens, PA
Date: 2015-08
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