Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Croton

Species:

Croton sanctae-crucis

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Shrub

Height:

100 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

cream, white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily with warmth and moisture; fresh seed shows best germination rates.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI