🌿 Croton 'Excellent'
Codiaeum variegatum 'Excellent'
This vibrant tropical shrub is prized for its bold, leathery leaves splashed with vivid shades of red, orange, yellow, and green, adding year-round color to the South Florida landscape.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands
☀️ Light: Full sun to bright light brings out the most vivid leaf color
💧 Water: Moderate water; allow the top of the soil to dry slightly between waterings
📏 Size: Moderate grower reaching 3 to 6 feet tall and wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Grown entirely for its brilliant, ever-colorful foliage
🌱 Landscape Use: Excellent as a colorful hedge, border, or standalone accent planting
🐾 Pet & Child Safety: Toxic to dogs, cats and children; the sap can also irritate skin
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in Coast of Maine Bar Harbor Blend for rich, well-draining soil, then feed lightly with Espoma Plant-Tone during the growing season.