Codiaeum variegatum 'Franklin Roosevelt' (Franklin Roosevelt Croton )
Botanical Information
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Codiaeum |
| Species | variegatum |
| Cultivar | 'Franklin Roosevelt' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | The species is native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 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) | -1.1 - 4.5 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 °F |
| Height | 1.2 - 1.8 m |
| Spread | 90 - 120 cm |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Landscape | Used for dramatic hedges, bold focal points in gardens, or potted specimens around buildings. |
| Propagation | From woody stem, semi-hardwood, and hardwood cuttings |
| Cultivation | Best grown in fertile, well-drained, moist soil, and bright light, when planted indoors. Partial shade in a cooler climate when planted outdoors. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Large, linear, thick, leathery leaves, 5 - 30 cm long. Leaves are green variegated with white, pink, orange, red, yellow, or purple with markings along the major veins. |
| Fruit Description | Small tripartite capsule about 1 cm in diameter containing three small seeds. |
Photographs
Codiaeum variegatum 'Franklin Roosevelt', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.