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Banana Croton

Scientific Name : Codiaeum Variegatum Banana
Common names : Banana Croton
Banana Croton

This croton variety has approximately 8" long leaves that form a dense, full plant. They are use in mass plantings or as interior specimens. There are different variations of banana crotons and they differ in colour also. 'Majesticum' is a variation which has 10" long linear leaves with midrib veins yellow maturing to red.

 

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 1.  Posted on : 10.4.2010  By  :  John Quinn , Sunrise, Fla. View Answer (1) Post Answer
 

I want to plant some Croton in the front yard as a border. How many inches do you have to spread them apart? Is there a special soil for these plants? My front yard measures about 10 feet by 4 feet. I live in a Condo.

 
A1: 

You can plant the crotons at the distance of 1 feet to 1.5 feet, Closer planting will give a faster bushy appearance.

  Posted By :Rynco orchids , Trivandrum | On 19.4.2010
 2.  Posted on : 10.4.2010  By  :  Kerry , South Australia View Answer (2) Post Answer
 

My indoor Croton Mammy is dropping all of its leaves. Why is this happening? Am I doing something wrong?

 
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FIRST OF ALL FIND ANY BUGS ON IT OR NOT ,IF ANY CURE IT USING PESTISIDE. * I THINK U HAVE TO REPOTTING PLANT, ALSO PROVIDE SOME ORGANIC SOLUBLE FERTILIZERS.MAKE SAND MIXTURE IN WHICH CAN PLANT ROOT SYSTEM CAN BREATH WELL BY USING 'COCOPIT'. * PUT YR PLANT IN MEDIUM LIGHT. MORE WATERING ALSO CAUSE DECAYING OF ROOTS IT AFFECTS DROPPING LEAVES (IN THIS CONDITION FUNGISIDE SHOULD BE APPLICABLE). THESE ANS.IS NOT SUITABLE TELL ME PROBLEM IN DETAIL.

  Posted By :MAC , ahmedabad | On 12.7.2010
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Dear Friend, it could be that your plant is dropping it'sleave because it sits in a drafty area? I know mine did much better after I put it in a room with less air movement esp. cold air and the plant did so much better. Croton do not like cool drafts they will drop all their lower leaves. Hope this hint might help you.

  Posted By :Jessica Lynn , Auburn, CA | On 9.7.2010
 3.  Posted on : 31.3.2010  By  :  James Wert , Orange County, Orange County View Answer (1) Post Answer
 

How far apart should petra croton be planted?

 
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You can plant at the distance of 1 feet to 1.5 feet, Closer planting will give a faster bushy appearance

  Posted By :Rynco orchids , Trivandrum | On 17.4.2010
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