General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 3 to 6 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Variegated
Other: Variegated green to cream upper leaf, red underside
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Flower Color: Green
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Salt tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of the plant are poisonous; sap may cause contact dermatitis in some individuals.
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Chinese Croton
  • Blindness Tree

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Location: Sumatera Indonesia
Date: 2017-11-09
Location: Sumatera Indonesia
Date: 2017-11-09

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