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Codiaeum variegatum (Croton)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 28259

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Euphorbiales Family: Euphorbiaceae Genus: Codiaeum Species: Codiaeum variegatum

Common Names add Variegated Croton edit | delete Croton edit | delete Garden Croton edit | delete Plant Types edit Houseplant Perennial Shrub   Zones / Hardiness edit 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Spread (Maximum) edit 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)   Flowering Start edit Spring   Flowering End edit Winter   Leaf Colour edit Red Bronze Green - Dark Variegated Yellow Burgundy   Leaf Shape edit Orbicular   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Centre Piece Container/Patio Hedging/Screening Low Maintenance Garden Tropical Garden Woodland Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained Moist   Soil pH edit   Bloom Colour edit Near White   Wildlife Value edit Bees Butterflies (nectar source)   Propagation Techniques edit Division Stem Cutting   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Add Your Opinion About This Plant Member8170 (486) wrote on Dec 11 2009 This plantis poisonous and can make children or pets sick if they chew on it or eat it. I like this opinion Kay (765) wrote on Jan 25 2010 Rating for this plant: A tropical plant that needs high humidity and sun. Drops leaves if in a draft. I like this opinion Bernieh (621) wrote on Oct 21 2011 When these shrubs reach maturity, they also have beautiful flower sprays. I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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