Banana Croton 'Banana'

Codiaeumvariegatum

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Codiaeum (koh-dih-EE-um)
Species
variegatum (var-ee-GAY-tum)
Synonym
Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Brea, California

Redondo Beach, California

Boca Raton, Florida

Boynton Beach, Florida

Kissimmee, Florida

Lecanto, Florida

Latonia, Kentucky

Rochester, New York

Houston, Texas

Victoria, Texas

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Kenton Vale, KY | February 2013 | positive

I had this plant blossom after five years of maturity. The white fluff balls that erupt from the grapelike balls on the stalk were absolu...Read More

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Seattle, WA | April 2010 | positive

I grow this plant indoors (Seattle, WA, USA) in a small pot and it looks fabulously tropical. I love the tiny wisps that come off the tip...Read More

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Detroit, MI | June 2009 | neutral

I tried to plant the seed of this off of it's flower stalk back in the fall; didn't work!

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