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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
 
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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
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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
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Contributors For This Plant
toni (36069)
Bernieh (621)
  purpleinopp (8118)
cherylad (2487)
Member8170 (486)
Mrs. Hankshaw (146)
Frank (2698)
Kay (765)


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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.

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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.

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Bernieh (621) wrote on Oct 21 2011
When these shrubs reach maturity, they also have beautiful flower sprays.

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