Data specific to Crotons (Edit)
Croton Leaf Shape: Recurved 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
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
Layering
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Child plants: one child plant

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Common names
  • Croton
Also sold as:
  • Volutum

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Location: Longwood Gardens Conservatory, Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, USA
Date: 2019-03-18
Location: Tampa FL
Location: Tampa FL
Location: Kapaa (Kauai), Hawaii at Pono Kai Resort 
Date: 01-20-2014
Green & Yellow Crotons
Comments:
  • Posted by ScotTi (Tampa FL ) on Aug 13, 2017 8:04 AM concerning plant:
    Original name 'Volutum', better known today as 'Ram's Horn'.
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'Volutum' by ScotTi Aug 13, 2017 11:14 AM 1

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