Excoecaria Bicolor Variegated, Chinese Croton – Plant – EBV-487533

Description

Excoecaria bicolor is subtropical evergreen open shrub that grows 3 to 5 feet tall with lanceolate leaves that are 3 to 5 inches long and are shiny olive green above and glossy blood red below.

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Excoecaria Bicolor Variegated, Chinese Croton – Plant

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5 inch (13 cm) Grower Round Plastic Pot (Black)

Excoecaria bicolor is a very colourful plant. Rich subtle shades of greens, whites and reds. The combination is a symphony. A brilliant lacquered red beneath and the arching woody stems.It is a bit brittle and sap can be irritating, especially to the eyes, so best handle carefully and not a plant to put close to a walkway but otherwise, it is a very attractive and pest free plant.Plant Specifications

Plant Height
12 inch (30 cm)

Plant Spread
6 inch (15 cm)

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

Common Name
Chinese croton, Blindness tree, Buta Buta, Jungle Fire plant

Maximum Reachable Height
3 to 5 feet

Bloom Time
Spring/Fall

Difficulty Level
Easy

Planting and careNot as sun tolerant as the regular variety.Also not tolerant of too much or too little water.Grow well in bright light to shade.Excoecaria Bicolor Variegated care

Sunlight
Cool Sun/Light Shade

Watering
Medium Water Needs

Soil
Well-drained soil

Temperature
winter hardy up to 30 to 32 degrees F.

Excoecaria Bicolor Variegated uses
Ornamental Use:

With its dramatically colourful foliage, Eexcoecaria bicolor makes a showy accent plant in any garden
It can be grown indoors as a house plant or greenhouse plant and outdoors to add interest and contrast

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