Codiaeum variegatum 'King of Siam' (King of Siam Croton.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Codiaeum |
| Species | variegatum |
| Cultivar | 'King of Siam' |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Horticultural origin for the cultivar with the species native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. |
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 | 90 - 120 cm |
| Spread | 60 - 90 cm |
| Growth | Slow |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Propagation | From woody stem cuttings, softwood cuttings, semi-hardwood cuttings, air layering, tip layering, and by stooling or mound layering. |
| Cultivation | Prefers a rich, moist soil in the pH range of 6.0 to 6.5, but it will grow on a wide variety of well-drained soils. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Narrow dark green twisted leaves that are curled with irregular splotches of reds, yellows and oranges. |
| Flower Description | Small star-shaped flowers that are yellow to white in colour. |
| Fruit Description | Brown round capsules. |
Photographs
Codiaeum variegatum 'King of Siam', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Codiaeum variegatum 'King of Siam', leaf. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Codiaeum variegatum 'King of Siam', form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.