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Common name: "Mammy Croton"
Latin name:
Codiaeum 'Mammy'

Croton Mammy - Codiaeum
Native to: Man made

Growth habit:
A colorful upright bush usually not over 36" in height or width.

Flowers:
Yes, but unsightly.
Temps:
Normal indoor temps

Humidity:
Not critical.
Pests: Watch for spider mites.
Lighting:
Pictured Houseplant: 
4" Croton Mammy
Cultural information: This is a very colorful Croton with narrow, twisted leaves. 

Place your Croton "Mammy" in either direct filtered light or early morning or late day sunshine to maintain it's bright coloration. Allow the soils surface to dry to the touch on 3", 4" and 6" containers before watering. Let the soil dry down 2" to 3" from the surface on larger plants. Feed bi-monthly with a balanced liquid fertilizer. Spider mites can be attracted to this brightly colored plant... keep an eye out for them.

Croton "Mammy" is usually available in small 3", 4" and 6" containers. Occasionally larger 8" and 10" specimens can be found. 

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