| Croton | |
| Wondershrub |
| Plant Habit: | Cactus/Succulent |
| Life cycle: | Biennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial Shade to Full Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 5b |
| Leaves: | Unusual foliage color Deciduous Fragrant Broadleaf |
| Flowers: | Nocturnal Blooms on old wood |
| Suitable Locations: | Beach Front Alpine Gardening |
| Uses: | Suitable for forage Useful for timber production |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Rabbit Resistant Drought tolerant |
| Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous: Sseed Roots are poisonous |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Corms Crowns |
| Containers: | Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years Not suitable for containers |
| Conservation status: | Vulnerable (VU) |
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