One of the tropic ’s most colourful bush , the croton ( Codiaeum spp . ) does not support frost and freezes . The variety show Petra boasts large ellipse leaves that are variegated with colouring of deep light-green , yellow , red and orangish . Whether in a tropical garden or as a theatre flora pot specimen , the Petra Codiaeum variegatum adds visual fervour wherever it grows .

Taxonomy

croton today are the result of years of hybridization and excerption by modern nurseryman and Pacific Islanders likewise . Botanically known as Codieaum variegatum , it is synonymous with and sometimes listed as Codiaeum variegatum var . pictum . It is a member of the spurge family unit , Euphorbiaceae and is a flowering plant , or angiosperm .

Origins

The botanical genus or group Codiaeum comprise about 15 specie of tropic shrubs or small Tree native to Southeast Asia and the islands of the Southwest Pacific . Since people in their aboriginal part have breed and selected crotons for generation , innovative smorgasbord like ' Petra ' are believed to be come from a cultigen , or plant form that not survive in nature , but the issue of man ’s genetic handling .

Description

The Petra Codiaeum variegatum will reach a mature height of 8 to 10 feet and distribute of 4 to 6 metrical foot , attaining an upright , but on an irregular basis rounded form . Its magnanimous ellipse evergreen plant farewell are waxy and stiff but still whippy . The leaves are variegated , unremarkably being one solid color with lighter bleached veins . Often new leaves come forth yellow and green and as they maturate and are exposed to sunshine and different temperatures , rosiness to tone of voice of violent , Bourgogne , orange , salmon and peach - pink . Its barque is tan and politic and the plant exudes a milky fool from upset parting and staunch .

Flowers

overpower by the vibrant , colorful foliage , the Petra croton does not receive attention if and when it flowers . In the warmth of summer , stem tips will bear a long , snake - like and droop capitulum of minor flowers that are creamy white . Most advanced varieties of croton are sterile , meaning their bloom will not take form fruits and semen .

Growing Requirements

The Petra croton may be grown outdoors class round of golf in the tropical regions with USDA Hardiness Zone rating of 10 and warm . This cutter bush will tolerate unaccented freeze , perhaps lose a few leaves with the chill , but will defoliate if temperatures deteriorate below 30 to 32 degree F. prolong subfreezing temperatures will kill the plant entirely , freeze the sap and even killing the source in the ground . In region where the Petra croton is not unfearing out-of-doors , grow it as a house plant life .

Plant Petra in an acidic , moist , but well - enfeeble soil that is rich in constituent matter . A sandy or loam stain with peat or compost is ideal . In eminent line of latitude the croton can tolerate full sun , verbatim sun rays over eight 60 minutes each day . In the tropical landscape , it is best to give Petra fond Lord’s Day or partial shade to prevent the hot summertime sun from scald or decolourise the colorful foliage . Shade in the midday is beneficial , but too small Sunday at other times of daylight can belittle the colouring of red , Burgundy wine and orange on Petra ’s leaves .

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