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With their striking foliage in hues of gold, green, pink, purple, and red, crotons (Codiaeum variegatum) are a fantastic evergreen shrub that brings interest and excitement to any yard. There are ...

Here is information about croton care from Gerten's nursery, Gardening Know-How and Our House Plants. Crotons enjoy a western or southern window location. If they have plenty of light, the colors of ...

The next time you come across a Florida landscape photo from the '40s or '50s, especially from the Miami area, keep your eye out for crotons. The plant, which is known for its dazzling display of ...

Colorful and sturdy, crotons have been called boring and has-beens by some homeowners. Yet, crotons are as popular as ever for Treasure Coast landscapes. They have been favored in warm climates for ...

Q. I was wondering if you've seen flowering croton plants. Last year, I had a plant with two flowers; this year I have a plant that has 10 blooms. Is this unusual or not? -- H.O.S., Spring A. I have ...

David Hickman is convinced he’s growing a gold mine, and he’s really nervous. His back yard in Plantation is home to dozens of varieties of Thai crotons that he says can’t be found anywhere else in ...