SPECIMEN NO. #52
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Codiaeum variegatum
Common Name: Croton
Croton (Codiaeum variegatum) is a houseplant in the Euphorbiaceae family, native to Andaman Is.. It is a bright indirect-light species that thrives between 2500 and 8000 lux. Optimal indoor care calls for watering roughly every 7 days, temperatures of 16–30°C, and about 60% humidity. According to ASPCA data, it is toxic to dogs and cats; reported symptoms include oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, skin eczema. It is also known as Garden Croton.
ASPCA Pet Toxicity Determination
Toxic to Dogs?
YES (Toxic)
Toxic to Cats?
YES (Toxic)
Clinical Symptoms:
Oral irritation, excessive drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, skin eczema.
Quantitative Care Thresholds
Light Level Profile
Bright Indirect
Minimum Light Requirement
2500 Lux
Maximum Light Tolerance
8000 Lux
Watering Frequency
Every 7 Days
Temperature Envelope
16°C – 30°C
Ideal Ambient Humidity
60% RH
Taxonomic & Field Verification
GBIF Usage Key
3071476
Native Biogeographical Range
Andaman Is.; Armenia | Barrancabermeja | Yopal | Villavicencio | Manizales; Bang...