California Croton (Croton Californicus) is a perennial herb in the Euphorbiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Croton californicus is a perennial herb or small shrub native to California and other parts of western North America, typically found in arid desert environments.