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10 in   Codiaeum  variegatum  'Petra'

General Information
Common Name   Croton
Family   Euphorbiaceae
Genus   Codiaeum
Species   variegatum
Cultivar   'Petra'
Origin   Malay Peninsula
Category   Foliage Plant 
Common Uses   Mass Planting, Specimen


Plant in Photo
Container Size   10 in
Plant Height (photo)   02-03 ft
Width   18-24 in
Form   Multi
 

Image Name
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General Description
Leaf Color   Yellow, Green, Red
Texture   Coarse
Flower Color  
General Heights   Short
 

Availability
Container Sizes 06 in-14 in
Heights 01 ft-04 ft
Common or Rare   Common
Forms Single, Multi

 

Care Basics
Water Use   Medium
Humidity Requirements   Medium
Light Level   High Light Required
 

Temperatures, Light and Air
Minimum Temperatures   55 F
Optimum Temperature   75 F
Minimum Light   150 Foot Candles
Optimum Light   350 Foot Candles
NASA Clean Air Study  
 
 
Pests and Other Problems
Most Common Insect Problem   Mealy Bug,Mites
Most Common Disease Problem   Crown gall,Xanthomonas blight
Special Requirements or Needs  
Poisonous   None
 

Other Information
Developed By  
Patent Status  
Locator   Plant Locator-Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association-Orlando FL
Phone Number   407-295-7994
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