Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) adds a bold splash of color to your indoor garden in winter or acts as an accent plant outdoors in summer and fall. This small woody plant with striking foliage can be ...

Also known as Codiaeum variegatum, ... You can shop for 'Petra' croton plants at Lively Root. Or, for a variety with longer, ...

There are several hundred cultivars of croton (Codiaeum variegatum), and one of the newer varieties is Croton "Magnificent." This croton has large, 4- to 6-inch oval leaves, with a thick ...

We typically are not blessed with the gorgeous shows of fall color more northerly areas receive this time of year, but there are a number of plants area gardeners can grow here with foliage that ...

Crotons are known botanically as Codiaeum variegatum, ... The croton is cold hardy to zones 10 and 11 and in these locales they would be spaced 3 to 4 feet apart.

My Codiaeum has stood quite happily on our kitchen windowsill for several years. This year it has produced what we assume are flowers/seed pods. Are they? (David, via email) Answer: Codiaeum, or ...

This native of the Indonesian Spice Islands received its scientific name of Codiaeum variegatum in 1660. (Technically, the croton is not a croton but a codiaeum, but that's another story.) ...

Codiaeum variegatum, as named by horticulturists and scientists, ... Many croton varieties need full sun for at least a portion of the day to maintain brilliant color in the leaves.