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CodiaeumFamily: Euphorbiaceae.
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Common name(s): Croton |
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Genus of 6 species of evergreen shrubs, trees, and perennials from Malaysia and the larger islands in the E, Pacific, founf in open forests, thickers, and scrub. The Codiaeum (Croton) is a hard to grow house plant with brightly colored leaves. Best foliage color develops in high light to semi-sun. Allow the soil surface to dry slightly between watering. Croton responds to extra humidity but leaf drop occurs in low humidity or temperatures below 50 degrees. |
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Watering and misting |
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| Keep the plant warm - minimum 60F in winter. Good light is necessary. |
Water moderately from spring to autumn. Water sparingly in winter. Misting is necessary. |
Propagation is by air layering or stem tip cuttings. Cuttings are taken in spring or summer and rooted at temperatures between 70 F and 80 F. |
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Codiaeum flowers |
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The tiny flowers of Codiaeum |
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Codiaeum variegatum 'Gold Moon' |
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Codiaeum variegatum 'Gold Sun' |
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Codiaeum variegatum 'Goldfinger' |
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Codiaeum variegatum 'Grubell' |
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Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra' |
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Codiaeum variegatum 'Sunny Star' |
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Codiaeum variegatum "Excellent' |
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Codiaeum variegatum Mrs Iceton |
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User-submitted additions and corrections:
Selina
ENGLAND
20th Apr 2005
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I have a Codiaeum on my desk which has been thriving for over two years. However recently over the last few days i've noticed it drooping slightly. The plant has grown to such a height that it's thin stalks can no longer support the weight of the leaves. It does need re-potting into a bigger pot but how will i prevent it from becoming a horiztonal plant! |
Linda Winfrey
2nd Apr 2006
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I have my croton in a East facing window, lots of morning sun, actually a bay window and gets lots of light from south and west. I've found it loves to be misted everyday and its leaves wiped of dust weekly. I water weekly if needed and is a lovely plant |
mike jennings
england
17th Nov 2007
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i have a Mrs Iceton Codiaeum which has an attack of mealy bug and is just coming into flower,north facing window with frosted glass |
Gq
Barbados
14th Apr 2008
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The beauty of these plants are their leaves. Makes nice hedges here in Barbados. Thrives in our warm, humid climate. |
Rachell
U.S.A
8th Jul 2008
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I recently bought a 'Zanzibar', thinking it was a house plant, but it requires so much sun that I put it outside. It is doing beautifully outdoors. |
Catherine Crooks
United States
10th Sep 2009
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I cannot find an image of my plant which is only labeled Codiaeum, nothing following. It has
slightly indented long leaves that are green and some have yellow edges. I bought it because it is so strange looking and certainly a conversation piece as a house plant. Name on tag
is Revolutions Codiaeum and the email address is www.derooseplants.com. In checking that out I
couldn't find any plant that resembled mine. I am anxious to know all about the care of such
a plant. Some of the leaves are a little over half an inch wide, younger leaves are smaller in
width. They curl around one another and the stem isn\'t very large. I will really appreciate
hearing from you. I know my description is poor but I did the best I could.
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Jim
USA
29th Mar 2010
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Here is a bit of info on your Croton "Revolution". Scroll down to see it. http://www.tellys.com/departments/fab |
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