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[INDOOR-GARDENING:86] Re: FROM Ivana Hrga-Griggs: Flowering croton?

Ivana wrote:
>The existing leaves are forming a very compact crown - they are placed
>close to each other.

This means that lately it's been getting plenty of light.  Dense leafing
like that is a good sign, and obviously the plant was able to summon the
energy to flower.

>A week ago, while watering it early in the morning, I noticed that on the
>top of one of the branches' crown, there is a 15 cm (6 in) tender stem,
>full of bud "balls". Balls are purplish-red, about 50 of them total.

>This morning, while watering again, I noticed that five of these balls
>opened, revealing the sunburst-like light green thing. About 10 more look
>like they will open any moment now.

Croton (Codiaeum variegatum pictum) is in the Euphorbiaceae family.  Many
have rather unusual-looking flowers.  The 'chenille' plant belongs to this
family, as does the familar Poinsettia.  

If you have a magnifying glass, take a close look, the flowers are quite
fascinating.

It shouldn't require any special care while flowering, just treat (or
mistreat ;-) as usual.

-- Karen


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