Hairy Croton (Croton Hirtus) is a annual herb in the Euphorbiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-13. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Croton hirtus is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae, widely distributed from Mexico to tropical South America.
Hairy Croton
Croton Hirtus
Croton hirtus is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae, widely distributed from Mexico to tropical South America.
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