Croton

Croton ambovombensis

Euphorbiaceae

Shrub

Ornamental

Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Croton ambovombensis is a shrub grown for ornamental purposes, requiring full sun and medium water. It can reach a height of 1.5–3 meters and blooms with yellow, red, and orange flowers in June and July. This plant is toxic and attracts pollinators. It is not evergreen and is suitable for USDA zones 5–8, preferring loamy, sandy, or chalky soils.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

1.5–3 m

Spread

1–2 m

Zones

5–8

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Growing Conditions

Sunlight: Full sun.
Water: Medium watering.
Soil: Adaptable to loamy, sandy, and chalky soils.
USDA Zones: 5–8.
Height: 1.5–3 meters.
Bloom Time: June and July.
Flower Colors: Yellow, red, orange.

Note: This plant is toxic.

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