SPECIMEN NO. #52
⚠️ TOXIC TO PETS
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Codiaeum variegatum
Common Name: 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...