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Tropicals, Woody > Codiaeum > Codiaeum variegatum > Codiaeum variegatum 'Strip Light'

Codiaeum variegatum

'Strip Light'


Strip Light Croton




Origin:  Horticultural origin for the cultivar with the species native to Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia.
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Codiaeum
Species
variegatum
Cultivar
'Strip Light'
Category
Tropicals, Woody
Type
Tree (evergreen)
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
Temperature (°C)
15 - 26 °C
Temperature (°F)
60 - 80 °F
Height
3 m
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Cultivation
Prefers rich soil, and fast draining.
Shape
Upright.
Pests
Mealy bugs, caterpillars, spider mites or scale insects.
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Twisted, multi-hued, thick, leathery leaves , with a shiny surface in a variety of colours.
Flower Description
Has both male and female flowers which are red, orange, and yellow in colour.
Notable Specimens
Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.
Propagation
Root or stem cuttings.
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