General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Plant Height: To 10'
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Other: Yellowish white
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 1 gallon
Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Croton

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Location: Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-24

Date: April 2, 2011
Location: Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago IL
Date: 2016-05
Location: Lincoln Park Conservatory, Chicago IL
Date: 2016-05

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