General Landscape Uses: Indoor, specimen, container

Ecological Restoration Notes: Plant crotons in gardens, containers, or urban landscapes where they are unlikely to spread into natural areas.

Description: This variety of croton is one of the more common types. It has broad leaves that are a combination of red, yellow, orange, green, and pink. It is a very slow growing plant so it will take years to get up to its max height. Great for adding a tropical look to your landscape.

Dimensions: Height 6 ft.

Growth Rate: Slow

Native Range: Southeast Asia and the western Pacific Islands

Native Habitats: Tropical forests, coastal areas, and lowland regions

Soils: Well-draining

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Low

Salt Wind Tolerance: Low

Drought Tolerance: Moderate

Light Requirements: Part Sun

Flower Color: White or yellow

Flower Characteristics: Small, star-shaped

Flowering Season: Late summer to early fall

Fruit: Small, inconspicuous capsule that is green when young and may turn brown as it matures.

Wildlife and Ecology: Flowers may attract pollinators like insects.

Horticultural Notes: Grown from cuttings.

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