Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Croton

Species:

Croton multicostatus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree , Shrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

greenish-white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with warm temperatures and adequate moisture. May have sporadic germination over extended period.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI