Description
Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)
| Croton |
| Excellente |
| Codiaeum variegatum | Accepted |
| Croton variegatus | Synonym |
| Plant Habit: | Shrub |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Plant Height: | To 10 feet (avg. 3 to 6 feet) |
| Plant Spread: | 2 to 5 feet |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Other: glossy (to 18 inches long) |
| Fruit: | Other: Approximately 1/3 inch wide capsules containing 2 – 3 seeds. |
| Flowers: | Showy Inconspicuous |
| Flower Color: | White Other: Male flowers are white, female flowers are yellowish-cream |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1″ |
| Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
| Underground structures: | Taproot |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Provides winter interest Suitable as Annual |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous Other: Seeds. Contact with sap may cause skin irritations in some individuals. |
| Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Cuttings: Tip Layering |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
| Miscellaneous: | Monoecious |
