The genus croton squelette veille Codiaeum a species belonging to the family of Euphorbiaceas. It is a tropical shrub grown as an indoor plant usually of very different form according to the type tamaoy, and possesses one of the most daring tonal combinations of all species domstico use. It is originated from Malay archipilago characterized by its variegated foliage. Grown indoors acquires a stature (60 cm), branched and compact appearance. Its leaves are alternate, entire or lobed (according to variety) with a range of colors, from different shades of green to yellow, orange and even red. These colors are not stable, but that increase or decrease in function of age and the amount of light they receive. Species such as C. reidii have dark green leaves, shaded in pink, yellow and orange, among the more common plants, this is the largest size. In C. craigii leaves are narrow and have sharp lobes. About its use, we can say that there is a croton for every need: kids seedlings for terrarium-type compositions, intermediate plants to color a large group and even individual copies utilizacin branched to. * HUMIDITY: It should be sprayed frequently and spend a paohmedo by the leaves to ensure that no dae drying the plant. For the same reason, be copious watering in summer. We shall choose a light and porous substrate which does not have drainage problems, it absolutely does not tolerate the accumulation of water in the pot. The more immediate cause minor flooding each of the leaves. In spring cuttings are cut the tips of the stems and, with the addition of rooting hormone, placed in a small container under high humidity and temperature (21C). In broadleaf species should be removed with scissors two-thirds of which carries the cutting. Anchoring within 2 months. The unit of classification of plants is formed by all the copies that share certain essential characteristics.
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