Croton. An excellent foliage plant with glossy yellow leaves maturing to rich red and orange. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Codiaeum ‘Imperiale’
An excellent foliage plant with glossy yellow leaves maturing to rich red and orange
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Codiaeum |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Imperiale' |
Common Name | Croton |
Flower Colour | white |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 1m |
Family | Euphorbiaceae |
Spread | 90cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | red, yellow, green, orange |
Flowers From | May, August |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
Planting | |
Care | Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Water sparingly in winter, Mist regularly |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Stem cuttings |
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