Croton Mammie

Mammy has very distinctive shiny, leathery, large, thick leaves. Individual leaves are about 8” inches long and an inch wide with an upright, twisting, curling, corkscrew growth habit.

Available in 6″ and 8″ pots

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Description

Common names:
Wondershrub
Croton

 

Also sold as:
Mammy
Mammey
Mamey

 

General Plant Information
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: To 10 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Inconspicuous
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
Cuttings: Tip
Layering
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Child plants: one child plant