Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Croton

Species:

Croton dongnaiensis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–30 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates best. Seeds lose viability quickly in storage. Warm temperatures promote germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI