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Excellent Croton (Codiaeum variegatum 'Excellent') growing in South Florida
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Excellent Croton — South Florida Plant Guide

Codiaeum variegatum 'Excellent'

Family: Euphorbiaceae · Shrub

Legal status pending editorial verification. Confirm with your county before installation.

Usos no Paisagismo

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Tags de Estilo

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Guia de Cultivo para o Sul da Flórida

Requisitos de Luz

Full SunPartial Sun

Requisitos de Água

Low3/10

Once established (12–18 months), Excellent Croton is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Moderate water. 2x per week in dry season. Good drainage required.

Solo e Fertilização

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Fertilizer: Balanced 8-2-12 slow-release.

Schedule: February, May, September slow-release with micronutrients.

Tolerância ao Sal

Moderate (4/10) — some protection from direct spray recommended
Altura Madura
36 ft
Largura Madura
25 ft
Taxa de Crescimento
moderate
Demanda de Água
3/10
Grau Florida
Florida #1
Custo Instalado
$$
Zonas USDA
10a, 10b, 11
Status FLEPPC
None
Classificação Iguana
5/10

Onde Comprar no Sul da Flórida

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Perguntas Frequentes

How fast does Excellent Croton grow in South Florida?

Excellent Croton has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Excellent Croton safe for pets?

Excellent Croton is not safe for pets. Keep pets away from this plant.

How much water does Excellent Croton need in South Florida?

Low water needs (3/10). Once established (12–18 months), Excellent Croton is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.

Can Excellent Croton tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Excellent Croton has moderate salt tolerance (4/10). It can handle some coastal exposure but should be protected from direct ocean spray.

Is Excellent Croton available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Excellent Croton is classified as: allowed. Allowed.

Disponibilidade por Município no Sul da Flórida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Allowed. Non-restricted.

USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

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Broward County

Allowed

Allowed..

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

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Palm Beach County

Allowed

Allowed..

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

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Collier County

Allowed

Allowed..

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

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Monroe County

Allowed

Allowed..

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

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