Codiaeum variegatum
Croton, Joseph's coat, South Sea laurel, Fire croton , Garden croton , Variegated croton, Croton variegatum
Codiaeum Codiaeum
C. variegatum - C. variegatum is a tender, upright, evergreen shrub with thick, leathery, ovate to linear, sometimes lobed leaves, usually green or yellow when young and turning shades of red or orange when mature. Racemes of tiny, white flowers may bloom in summer.
Codiaeum variegatum is: Evergreen
Upright
Sap may cause skin irritation
Red, Orange, Dark-green, Yellow in All seasons
Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects
Generally disease-free.
Pruning group 9. Cut back leggy plants to 10cm and apply powdered charcoal to the cut ends.
Propagate by air layering
Layering, Softwood cuttings
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Codiaeum variegatum (Croton) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Under glass or indoors, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Maintain high humidity. In growth, water freely, mist regularly, and feed every 2-3 weeks. Avoid draughts and fluctuating temperatures. In frost-free, humid areas, grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Loamy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Codiaeum variegatum
Croton, Joseph's coat, South Sea laurel, Fire croton , Garden croton , Variegated croton, Croton variegatum
Codiaeum Codiaeum
C. variegatum - C. variegatum is a tender, upright, evergreen shrub with thick, leathery, ovate to linear, sometimes lobed leaves, usually green or yellow when young and turning shades of red or orange when mature. Racemes of tiny, white flowers may bloom in summer.
Australia, India, Malaysia, Melanesia, Pacific Islands
Evergreen
Upright
Sap may cause skin irritation
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Red, Orange, Dark-green, Yellow in All seasons
Glasshouse red spider mite , Scale insects
Generally disease-free.
Pruning group 9. Cut back leggy plants to 10cm and apply powdered charcoal to the cut ends.
Propagate by air layering
Layering, Softwood cuttings
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Codiaeum variegatum (Croton) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
Conservatory, Containers, Greenhouse, Indoor, Sub-Tropical
Under glass or indoors, grow in loam-based compost in full light with shade from hot sun. Maintain high humidity. In growth, water freely, mist regularly, and feed every 2-3 weeks. Avoid draughts and fluctuating temperatures. In frost-free, humid areas, grow in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Loamy
Moist but well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, East, West
Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 12, Zone 11
Codiaeum variegatum (Croton)
grape ground pearl
Margarodes vitis
Insect
Absent
2
5
Main pathway; Vitis spp. plants for planting; already prohibited. However; further consideration of other pathways is required.
Codiaeum variegatum (Croton)
Croton whitefly
Orchamoplatus mammaeferus
Insect
Absent
3
3
Whitefly with no economic implications for UK.
Codiaeum variegatum (Croton)
cotton mealybug
Phenacoccus solenopsis
Insect
Absent
3
3
Watching brief for potential impact on tomato production in the Mediterranean. Other southern European countries likely to be more at risk. Precautionary action will be taken on findings on planting material to protect glasshouse crops and botanical gardens.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
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Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil types: | Loamy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | North, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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