Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Croton

Species:

Croton zeylanicus

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellowish-green, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, insects

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions. Fresh seed has better germination rates than stored seed.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI