Croton 'General Padgett'

Codiaeumvariegatum

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Codiaeum (koh-dih-EE-um)
Species
variegatum (var-ee-GAY-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Big Pine Key, Florida

Boca Raton, Florida

Holmes Beach, Florida

Melbourne Beach, Florida

Miami, Florida(2 reports)

West Palm Beach, Florida

Vieques, Puerto Rico

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Gardener's Notes:

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Miami, FL (Zone 10b) | April 2021 | positive

A very large, strong-growing croton that can take full sun. A dramatic, unfussy variety.

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