Product Information:

Common Name: Mammy, Fire, Dwarf Corkscrew

Botanical Name: Codiaeum variegatum

Mature Size: 3 feet

Flower Color: Red, Green, Orange, Yellow

Bloom Form: Nondescript

Fragrance: None

Recommended USDA Zone: 9, 10, 11

Soil Type: Fertile Well Draining

Soil PH: Acidic

Watering: Moderate

Special Features: Bright color, short compact growth habit

Suggested Uses: Shade Garden, Mass plant, accent, mixed beds, potted indoor or outdoor

House Plant Adaptive: Yes

Limited Conditional Warranty: Healthy Arrival

Extended Long Term Warranty: None

Country of origin: USA Codiaeum variegatum or Crotons are a big species of tropical shrubs with variegated colored leaves native to Malaysia and the Eastern Pacific Rim. There are thousands of different varieties, and are the perfect choice to brighten up a shady garden spot, or sprinkle around in pots anywhere that a dash of brilliant color and or texture is wanted.

They work great in pots and dish gardens can be successfully acclimated to grow indoors wintered over with full spectrum light in colder climates.

The Mammy or Fire Croton is one of the most popular has narrow strapped leaves that twist about the stalk, giving interesting shape and texture as well as color. It is also known as Dwarf Corkscrew Croton.

Mammy is small statured croton that will reach a mature height of only about 3 feet, and rewards reliably with brilliant color in bright vibrant red, yellow, orange, deep black burgundy, peach and green. The palette will vary with the age of the growth, available light, temperature, and nutrition.