Croton. An excellent foliage plant with glossy yellow and green variegated laurel-like leaves maturing to rich red. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Codiaeum ‘Baronne de Rothschild’
An excellent foliage plant with glossy yellow and green variegated laurel-like leaves maturing to rich red
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Codiaeum |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Baronne de Rothschild' |
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 | green, red, yellow |
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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