Data specific to Crotons (Edit)
Croton Leaf Shape: Small leaf

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: 5-6 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
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 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

Image
Common names
  • Croton
Also sold as:
  • Miss Peters
  • Imperialis
  • Apple Leaf
  • Mrs. Ice Tone

Photo Gallery
Location: NY Botanical Garden 
Date: 2018-04-12
Location: Tampa FL
Date: 2020-01-25
Contrasting new growth to the colorful mature leaves
Location: La Fortuna, Costa Rica | Old Photo
Date: 2022-12-20
Location: NY Botanical Garden 
Date: 2018-04-12
Location: Tampa FL
Location: New York Botanical Gardens Bronx NY
Date: 2018-03-03

Date: September 6, 2009
Location: My home, Pequea, Pennsylvania USA
Date: 2017-12-18
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2020-11-01
Younger leaves bright, older leaves get deep maroon coloring. lot
Location: Winter Springs, FL zone 9b
Date: 2017-12-22
Location: Tampa FL
Date: Dec 2017
Location: My home, Pequea, Pennsylvania USA
Date: 2017-12-18
Location: Leu gardens, FL
Date: 2015-Nov
Location: Leu gardens, FL
Date: 2015-Nov

Date: 2014-01-20

Date: 2014-01-20

Date: 2014-01-20

Date: 2014-01-20

Date: 2014-01-20

Date: 2014-01-20
Comments:
  • Posted by plantladylin (Sebastian, Florida - Zone 10a) on Oct 18, 2011 3:07 PM concerning plant:
    The Codiaeum variegatum is a common evergreen shrub in tropical landscapes and can reach heights to 10' when planted in the ground, but usually remains smaller when grown as a container plant. Codiaeum vareigatum has thick, colorful leaves, the flowers are borne on long racemes and are yellowish to white in color. The stems of Codiaeum have a milky sap that may cause contact dermatitis (skin irritation) in some people. Codiaeum prefers bright light to partial shade and a well draining potting medium.
Plant Events from our members
skylark On December 15, 2016 Obtained plant
rooted cuttings - 4" pot
» Post your own event for this plant

« Add a new plant to the database

» Search the Crotons Database: by characteristics or by cultivar name

« See the general plant entry for Crotons (Codiaeum)

« The Crotons Database Front Page

« The Plants Database Front Page

Today's site banner is by blue23rose and is called "Speedwell 'Georgia Blue''"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.