Croton. An excellent foliage plant with glossy bluish-black leaves with green and red markings and red veins. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Codiaeum ‘Evening Embers’
An excellent foliage plant with glossy bluish-black leaves with green and red markings and red veins
Additional information
| Generic | Codiaeum |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Evening Embers' |
| Common Name | Croton |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | black, red, green |
| 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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