Codiaeum

25.00

1.5m ht x 1m sp

5-10 years until maturity

Codiaeum variegatum is a tender evergreen perennial with large glossy ovate leaves that have red, orange, yellow and green markings.

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Botanical name

Codiaeum variegatum

Other names

Croton, Josephs coat

Genus

Codiaeum

Species

C. variegatum - C. variegatum is a tender evergreen perennial with large glossy ovate leaves that have red, orange, yellow and green markings.

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright

Toxicity

Sap may cause skin irritation

Foliage

Dark-green, Yellow, Red, Orange in All seasons

HOW TO CARE

Watch out for

Specific pests

Mealybugs , Scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation

Propagate by air layering

Propagation methods

Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Codiaeum variegatum (Croton) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.

Suggested uses

Conservatory, Indoor

Cultivation

Place in bright filtered light in a draught-free position indoors with a constant temperature of between 16 and 29 deg C. Water weekly in summer and when compost is dry in winter. Apply a weak liquid feed monthly and mist leaves with water.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, West

Exposure

Sheltered

Botanical name

Codiaeum variegatum

Other names

Croton, Josephs coat

Genus

Codiaeum

Species

C. variegatum – C. variegatum is a tender evergreen perennial with large glossy ovate leaves that have red, orange, yellow and green markings.

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Upright

Toxicity

Sap may cause skin irritation

Foliage

Dark-green, Yellow, Red, Orange in All seasons

HOW TO CARE

Watch out for

Specific pests

Mealybugs , Scale insects

Diseases

Generally disease-free.

General care

Propagation

Propagate by air layering

Propagation methods

Layering, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Codiaeum variegatum (Croton) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.

Suggested uses

Conservatory, Indoor

Cultivation

Place in bright filtered light in a draught-free position indoors with a constant temperature of between 16 and 29 deg C. Water weekly in summer and when compost is dry in winter. Apply a weak liquid feed monthly and mist leaves with water.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

South, West

Exposure

Sheltered