Codiaeum variegatum 'Aureomaculatum' (Aureomaculatum Croton.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Codiaeum |
| Species | variegatum |
| Cultivar | 'Aureomaculatum' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | The species is native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9b - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -3.8 - 4.5 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | 25 - 40 °F |
| Height | 2.4 - 3 m |
| Spread | 1.2 - 1.8 m |
| Flowering Period | March, April |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | In tropical climates, crotons make attractive hedges and potted patio specimens, valued for their striking foliage. |
| Propagation | From softwood and semi-hardwood cuttings. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Horticultura origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Stems contain milky sap that bleeds from cuts. |
| Leaf Description | Green to yellow, large, thick, leathery, shiny evergreen leaves, alternately arranged, 5–30 cm long, and 0.5–8 cm wide. |
| Flower Description | Long racemes 8–30 cm long, with male and female flowers on separate inflorescences. |
| Fruit Description | A capsule 9 mm in diameter, containing three 6 mm seeds. |
Photographs
Codiaeum variegatum 'Aureomaculatum', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Codiaeum variegatum 'Aureomaculatum', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.