Croton gossypiifolius
Croton gossypiifolius
- Native to:
- Colombia | Guyana | Mexico | Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest | Trinidad-Tobago
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Croton
- Species:
- Croton gossypiifolius
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 100 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with warmth and moisture. Fresh seed shows best germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI