Galapagos Croton (Croton Scouleri) is a perennial shrub in the Euphorbiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Croton scouleri is a woody shrub or small tree native to the Galápagos Islands, primarily growing in desert or dry shrubland biomes.
Galapagos Croton
Croton Scouleri
Croton scouleri is a woody shrub or small tree native to the Galápagos Islands, primarily growing in desert or dry shrubland biomes.
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