Tropicals, Woody > Codiaeum > Codiaeum variegatum > Codiaeum variegatum 'Strip Light'
Codiaeum variegatum
'Strip Light'
Strip Light Croton
Origin: Horticultural origin for the cultivar with the species native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia.
| Family |
| Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus |
| Codiaeum |
| Species |
| variegatum |
| Cultivar |
| 'Strip Light' |
| Category |
| Tropicals, Woody |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen) |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Temperature (°C) |
| 15 - 26 °C |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 60 - 80 °F |
| Height |
| 3 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Cultivation |
| Prefers rich soil, and fast draining. |
| Shape |
| Upright. |
| Pests |
| Mealy bugs, caterpillars, spider mites or scale insects. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Twisted, multi-hued, thick, leathery leaves , with a shiny surface in a variety of colours. |
| Flower Description |
| Has both male and female flowers which are red, orange, and yellow in colour. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| Root or stem cuttings. |
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