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Codiaeum variegatum 'Aureo-maculatum'

 
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Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Codiaeum (koh-dih-EE-um) (Info)
Species: variegatum (var-ee-GAY-tum) (Info)
Cultivar: Aureo-maculatum

Category:
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Unknown - Tell us

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Variegated
Chartreuse/Yellow
Smooth-Textured
Mottled

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive handbright On Jun 14, 2005, handbright from Coral Springs, FL (Zone 10b) wrote:

This plant is in deep shade all winter here, zone 10b. In the summer it is in full 12 o'clock high and on to sunset western sun. This is the only plant that I have found that will tolerate the heat of summer, and yet put up with the dark of winter, in this zone. The root temp remains fairly constant however, as it is planted in a garden bed island that is sunk in a brick patio surround and grown (fairly) close to the house. A great problem solver foundation plant for this type location. (Other croton have not faired as well in this space).

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Big Pine Key, Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
Cape Coral, Florida
Hollywood, Florida
Miami, Florida
Pompano Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida



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