Garden croton (Codiaeum variegatum)
Garden croton, also known as Croton
The garden croton is a vibrant tropical plant that thrives indoors and in warm climates. Its eye-catching foliage showcases a range of colors such as green, yellow, red, orange, purple, and even pink. Often, these colors appear together on a single plant, creating stunning patterns and variegations.
Key Facts About Garden croton
Attributes of Garden croton
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1 m to 3 m
Spread
1 m
Leaf Color
Green Red Yellow Orange
Flower Size
5 mm to 1.5 cm
Flower Color
White Yellow
Scientific Classification of Garden croton
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Nances, spurges, willows and allies
Family
Spurge
Genus
Codiaeum
Species
Garden croton
Toxicity
Ingestion, skin contact