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Excoecaria cochinchinensis

Also Known As

  • Chinese Croton

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 5'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Excoecaria cochinchinensis plant details

Excoecaria cochinchinensis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green and red foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Excoecaria cochinchinensis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green and red
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 3 FT tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Excoecaria cochinchinensis

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Euphorbia relative was found in Kunming, China (zone 9) and also in Thailand where is is used extensively as a trimmed hedge. The more you trim it the fuller it gets. It makes a great container plant and can be used as a house plant and can grow in full sun or full shade--quite an adaptable plant.

Gardening facts about Excoecaria cochinchinensis plant

How to Grow Excoecaria cochinchinensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • red
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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