species of croton

Different Types of Croton Plants

• Codiaeum variegatum 'Mammy'
• Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra'
• Codiaeum variegatum 'Mother and Daughter'
• Codiaeum variegatum 'Red Iceton'
• Codiaeum variegatum 'Magnificent'
• Codiaeum variegatum 'Eleanor Roosevelt'
• Codiaeum variegatum 'Zanzibar'

1. How many varieties of crotons are there?
2. Are there dwarf Crotons?
3. What is a Petra Croton?
4. Are all Crotons poisonous?
5. Do Crotons like full sun?
6. How do I make my Croton bushy?
7. Do Crotons like small pots?
8. Do crotons grow fast?
9. Where do crotons grow best?

How many varieties of crotons are there?

Coming in different shades of green, red, ivory, orange, copper, pink, and brown, crotons offer a splash of color to wherever you plant them! This striking tropical plant comes in more than 100 varieties, making it quite tough to pick the best!

Are there dwarf Crotons?

It is also known as Dwarf Corkscrew Croton. Mammy is small statured croton that will reach a mature height of only about 3 feet, and rewards reliably with brilliant color in bright vibrant red, yellow, orange, deep black burgundy, peach and green.

What is a Petra Croton?

The croton 'Petra' (Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra') is an evergreen shrub native to southern Asia and the western Pacific islands. ... In other climates, croton can be grown in containers and kept indoors during cold weather. This distinctive, variegated plant needs special care to stay healthy in all climate zones.

Are all Crotons poisonous?

Yes, the croton house plant is toxic for plants and people, but only if it's digested. If you're cat has a habit of chewing on plants, you may want to try a different plant. ... If any part of the croton is ingested, it would cause vomiting and/or diarrhea, and in large doses could be fatal.

Do Crotons like full sun?

Croton plants prefer full sun, but depending on the species, some can tolerate partial shade. The amount of sun that the plant receives will correlate to the intensity of its color. In order to attain full, vibrant color, the plant should remain in good light.

How do I make my Croton bushy?

Give it plenty of water and fertilizer, then when it is growing vigorously, cut it back severely. You can even lop it off below the bottom leaves, Bender says. It will soon respond with a new crop of colorful foliage. A croton in a container can be maintained as a small, bushy shrub by pinching it back frequently.

Do Crotons like small pots?

Crotons like lots of water, but they don't do well in soggy or wet soil. To ensure the pot provides proper drainage, look for a container that has drainage holes in the bottom. When choosing a container size, look for a container that's about ⅓ larger than the plant's root ball.

Do crotons grow fast?

The croton grows relatively slowly, gaining less than 12 inches of height per growing season. The plant has coarse, dense leaves and usually grows to a height between 3 and 8 feet with a spread of 3 to 6 feet, giving it an upright, oval appearance.

Where do crotons grow best?

Many crotons grow best in full sun, but many cultivars can tolerate, and even prefer, light shade partial shade. Crotons are best grown in subtropical South and Central Florida. Frosts or freezes will damage them, but they quickly recover. When used outdoors this plant looks most attractive when grown in groups.