Lavender Croton (Croton Gratissimus) is a perennial shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-12. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Croton gratissimus is a tropical African shrub or small tree with aromatic foliage and distinctive corky bark.
Lavender Croton
Croton Gratissimus
Croton gratissimus is a tropical African shrub or small tree with aromatic foliage and distinctive corky bark.
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