| Croton Leaf Shape: | Broad leaf |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry Mesic |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 4a |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Fragrant Spring ephemeral Other |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant Terrariums |
| Uses: | Good as a cover crop |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Hummingbirds |
| Resistances: | Flood Resistant Salt tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Roots are poisonous: deesS Fruit is poisonous Other |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Cane Bulbs |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon |
| Conservation status: | Extinct in the Wild (EW) |
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