Croton or variegated croton amongst many
Codiaeum variegatum
About
Codiaeum variegatum, commonly known as croton or variegated croton amongst many other names, is a species of plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. Initially described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753, its native range is from Java east to Fiji, and from the Philippines south to Queensland, Australia. It is widely cultivated and has been introduced to many other countries.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
How to use it
Croton plants are primarily used for ornamental purposes due to their stunning foliage. They can brighten up indoor spaces and gardens, making them a popular choice for decorative arrangements. Additionally, their ability to thrive in warm climates makes them suitable for tropical landscaping. [1, 2, 4]
Sources: Grangery, en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
When planting croton, make sure to choose a spot that gets plenty of sunlight. These plants thrive in bright light, which helps their colorful leaves develop fully. If you notice the colors fading, it might be a sign that they need more sun! [1, 2, 4]
Sources: Grangery, en.wikipedia.org
In the kitchen
Croton plants are not eaten by humans. Their leaves contain compounds that can be toxic if ingested, so it's best to admire their beauty from a distance rather than trying to cook with them.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
Full detailsevery field on the record, to copy
- Name
- Codiaeum variegatum
- Slug
- codiaeum-variegatum
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Codiaeum
- Species
- variegatum
- Wikidata QID
- Q1345646
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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