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Euphorbiaceae

Croton Flower

Codiaeum variegatum

Diversity and transformation.

Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Codiaeum
Native to
Malaysia, Indonesia, Pacific Islands
Bloom season
Summer
Type
tropical shrub
Height
3-8 ft
Sunlight
full sun to part shade
Soil
rich, moist, well-drained soil
Water
moderate to high
Hardiness
10-12
Lifespan
perennial

Did you know

  • While crotons are grown for their spectacularly colorful foliage, they do produce small, inconspicuous star-shaped flowers.
  • A single croton plant can display leaves in red, orange, yellow, green, purple, and black simultaneously.
  • The common name 'croton' is technically a misnomer; true Croton is a different genus in the same family.
  • Croton sap was used as a dye by Pacific Islanders, and the plant holds cultural significance in traditional ceremonies.
  • The vibrant leaf coloration intensifies with more sunlight exposure; shade-grown crotons often revert to plain green.

Color meanings

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vibrancy

Uses

  • tropical ornamental foliage
  • indoor houseplant