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Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum 'Sunny Star' (v)

garden croton 'Sunny Star'

A compact, upright evergreen shrub with long, narrow yellow and green variegated leaves which are thick and leathery. Makes an ideal tropical-looking houseplant

Synonyms
Croton 'Sunny Star'

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
5–10 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green Variegated
Summer Yellow Green Variegated
Autumn Yellow Green Variegated
Winter Yellow Green Variegated
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or North–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1B
Botanical details
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Potentially harmful
Sap may cause skin irritation. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus

Codiaeum are evergreen shrubs, trees and perennials with large, leathery, often variegated, leaves. Sprays of tiny white or yellow, star-shaped flowers may appear in summer

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow under glass in peat-free, loam-based potting compost in good light but shaded from hot sun, with high humidity. See Codiaeum for futher advice

Propagation

Propagate by air layering in spring, or root softwood cuttings with bottom heat in summer, after dipping the cut ends in powdered charcoal to reduce bleeding

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Houseplants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Sub-tropical
  • Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning

Pruning group 9. Cut back leggy plants to about 10cm and dust wounds with powdered charcoal to reduce bleeding

Pests

May be susceptible to scale insects and glasshouse red spider mite

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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