| Croton Leaf Shape: | Small leaf |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Other |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Dry |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Extremely acid (3.5 – 4.4) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 10a |
| Leaves: | Glaucous Semi-evergreen Malodorous |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Lavender |
| Flower Size: | 6"-12" |
| Inflorescence Type: | Corymb |
| Underground structures: | Caudex |
| Suitable Locations: | Street Tree Espalier |
| Uses: | Cut Flower |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects |
| Resistances: | Tolerates dry shade Humidity tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous: Sdsee Roots are poisonous Other |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Corms |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable for hanging baskets |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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| Incorrect database entry? by plantladylin | Aug 14, 2019 8:19 PM | 0 |
| Compare to Aucuba by purpleinopp | Aug 19, 2021 1:09 PM | 0 |
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