Croton

Codiaeum variegatum

Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) is a perennial, hardy in USDA zones 11-12, that matures to about 2-6 ft × 2-6 ft. It does best in part shade with medium water needs in well-drained, moist and occasionally-dry soil. It blooms in yellow and white. It grows happily in containers.

USDA zones

11-12

Sun

Part shade

Water

Medium

Mature size

2-6 ft × 2-6 ft

Spacing

3 feet-6 feet

Maintenance

Medium

Soil

Well-drained, Moist, Occasionally-dry

Foliage

Brown, Yellow, Green, Pink, Purple, Red

Bloom color

Yellow, White

Watch out for

Contact dermatitis, Poisonous to humans

Native to

Bolivia, Ecuador