Codiaeum appendiculatum (purple form)

Dark Form Interruptum Croton

Evergreen shrubs from Malaysia, with colorful foliage. Needs bright light and high humidity to do well. Can grow to 6' tall or more. Best with rich soil and water. This selection has long dark narrow leaves wider than the typical form, but still with an interrupted part with just the leaf midrib. Leaves start green with yellow and turn to a very dark green to purple.