Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Croton

Species:

Croton claussenianus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub

Height:

150 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates readily. Seeds lose viability quickly and should be sown soon after collection.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI