Botanical Name: Codiaeum variegatum Add
Common Name: Croton  
Plant photo of: Codiaeum variegatum
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Brown, Dark Green, Grey Green, White

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Spanish, Tropical

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

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Special Uses

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Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by:
Photographer: Claude Memoli/ Sanchez
  • Description

  • Notes

Codiaeum variegatum is a evergreen shrub that grows 3' to 25' tall and 1' to 6' wide with multicolored leaves. It requires half to full sun, well drained sandy loam moist soil, love humidity, and is tender to cool temperature.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball at ground level. 3. Prepare soil mix of equal parts soil and soil amendment. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build Basin and water.