Perennials: Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra'
Botanical name: Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra'
Common name: Croton, 'Petra'
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| Soil: | damp, neutral, loam |
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| Zones: | 9a thru 11a |
| Care: |
easy
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| Lifespan: |
perennial
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description for "Perennials: Codiaeum variegatum 'Petra'"
Crotons are a colorful choice for any use. Popular both indoors or outdoors, it's brightly colored, variegated foliage is offset by its dramatic reddish/pink veining. These speckled leaves can be purple, yellow, red, white and green in color. A favorite for residential or commercial uses, it can be grown outdoors as well. Depending on where it is planted it may eventually sprout a bloom. A stunning foliage perennial. Hardy in zones 9-11 only, annual or house plant in other zones. Edited by S. Derr
History:
Native to tropical regions
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