Croton hircinus
Croton hircinus
- Native to:
- Brazil | Colombia | Guyana | Leeward Is. | Netherlands Antilles | Panamá | Trinidad-Tobago | Venezuelan Antilles | Windward Is.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Croton
- Species:
- Croton hircinus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Tree , Shrub
- Height:
- 300 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec
- Bloom Colors:
- greenish-white
- Evergreen Shrub:
- Yes
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily with warmth and moisture. Fresh seed has higher germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI