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.
Comments:
Erika –
I always wanted a croton was so jealous of my supervisor plant it grew to 3 feet in the office I really hope I can successfully grow it. Plus not one leaf dropped I am very pleased
Ned Stojkovic –
Healthy and looks great.
Dr Anne –
Great condition.
Barbara J. –
Extremely beautiful, colorful and healthy looking plant
Fernando Aluma –
Excellent driver.