Croton, Joseph's Coat
Codiaeum variegatum
Interior Potted Plants
Variegated croton - sometimes called Joseph's coat - is a reliable interior specimen plant for its colorful, glossy foliage.
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Codiaeum variegatum Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Codiaeum variegatum |
| Common Name: | variegated croton Joseph's coat |
| Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | interior specimen, permanent color |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | upright, rounded |
| Height: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Spread: | 3 - 4 feet |
| Foliage: | shrub with highly colored, coarse-textured, glossy leaves variegation along veins with color combinations of dark green, light green, yellow, red, and pink leaves may be lobed or entire |
| Flower: | flowers are not the primary ornamental value white |
| Environment | |
| Light Requirement: | high exposure (sunny to semi-sunny location) |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | moist soil with a low pH |
| Heat Tolerance: | medium heat tolerance |
| USDA Zone: | zones 10 - 11 |
| Native Range: | Western Pacific Rim |
| Care | |
| Maintenance: | keep slightly damp |
| Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to spider mites |
| Additional Notes: | hundreds of cultivars available |
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