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  7. Croton
  8. Variegated Croton

species 48,526 observations

Variegated Croton

Codiaeum variegatum

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Field notes

Supports All

6 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Io Moth, Red-banded Hairstreak, Goatweed Leafwing, Tropical Leafwing 4
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Ciminius hartii 2

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer
Shrubs
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Dry Well drained Moist
Soil
Organic
Habit
Erect Oval
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Houseplant Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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