Croton Leaf Shape: | Semi-oak leaf |
Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Plant Height: | 3-10 feet |
Plant Spread: | 1-5 feet |
Leaves: | Good fall color Unusual foliage color Evergreen Variegated Other: New leaves are green with wide yellow veins, older leaves have high variegations of red, yellow, burgundy, pink and green. |
Flowers: | Showy Inconspicuous |
Flower Color: | Other: yellowish-white |
Bloom Size: | Under 1" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
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 |
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