Croton (Codiaeum variegatum)
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Found in tropical landscapes worldwide, croton plants are prized for their attractive foliage. Their leaves usually have mottled patterns of red, yellow, orange, and green, particularly when grown in bright sunlight. There are numerous cultivars that vary in leaf shape and in the pattern and shades of color.
Tags:
foliage, ornamental, shrub, sun, tropical
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Cultivation: Medium-sized to large shrub for USDA hardiness zones 10 to 11. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate moisture.
Size: Reaches 3' to 10' (90 cm to 3 m) tall with a spread of 2' to 8' (60 cm to 2.4 m).
Flowering: Blooms year-round.
Propagation methods: cuttings, layering.
Size: Reaches 3' to 10' (90 cm to 3 m) tall with a spread of 2' to 8' (60 cm to 2.4 m).
Flowering: Blooms year-round.
Propagation methods: cuttings, layering.