Please help ID this houseplant in the Plant ID forum

Feb 25, 2016 2:12 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: dannibambi
Lake Elsinore, California, USA (Zone 9a)

My mother-in-law gave me these cuttings from her main plant several months ago and it has been thriving, but I have no idea what it is. The leaves are very unique and the largest leaves measure 6.5 in long by 4 in wide and the plants have woody stems. Thank you in advance for your help!

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Deebie

Feb 25, 2016 2:15 PM CST

Name: Deborah
midstate South Carolina (Zone 8a)
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff!

It is definitely a Croton, but I'm not sure which one. Crotons (Codiaeum)

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dannibambi

Feb 25, 2016 2:55 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: dannibambi
Lake Elsinore, California, USA (Zone 9a)

Deebie said:It is definitely a Croton, but I'm not sure which one. Crotons (Codiaeum)

Thank you for the genus Deebie!

I searched online and found a few photos that look like mine, but no one mentions the species anywhere.

I have a starting point. Anyone know the species or variety?

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froggardener

Feb 25, 2016 4:23 PM CST

Name: JoJo
Texas (Zone 8b)

Welcome. I was given one like that a few months ago but the only name on it was oak leaf croton

Gardening is learning, learning, learning. That's the fun of them.
You're always learning !
Helen Mirren

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JRsbugs

Feb 25, 2016 5:16 PM CST

Name: Janet Super Sleuth
Near Lincoln UK

Croton Oakleaf appears to be the name it's sold under.

http://www.agreenplanet.com/st...

http://www.agreenplanet.com/st...

BugLife

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Deebie

Feb 25, 2016 6:33 PM CST

Name: Deborah
midstate South Carolina (Zone 8a)
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff!

and

dannibambi. The leaves are pretty and do look like oak leaves.

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dannibambi

Mar 3, 2016 6:20 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: dannibambi
Lake Elsinore, California, USA (Zone 9a)

Thank you everyone! That is wonderful! Now I have an idea of how to take care of it (and that they are poisonous if ingested). Thank you for your help!!