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Revision as of 01:18, 25 February 2014

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Oak Hill, FL. Celebrating 20 years in the ground, bought them at Walmart in 1993, when I bought the house, they were one gallons then, Photo by edric.
Croton Petra
Petra-Robertico.jpg
Photo by Robertico Heredia.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Croton
Species: Petra
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
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Morphology
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.


Habitat and Distribution

Description

One of the most common crotons available. Hybridized by Azienda Gloreal Diem (AFD) Nursery in Italy. Developed from a cross of Fournieri and Norma. Introduced in the US by Kraft Nursery in Boca Raton. Named after AFD nursery manager's daughter. REF: Brown, B. Frank 1995 Crotons of the World p.111, Davis #2 p.14 is also believed to be Petra.

Culture

Comments and Curiosities

External Links

References

Special thanks to Ronald A. Kiefert ("Moose") for keeping the Croton Society alive! edric.

Special thanks to Jeff Searle, Searle Brothers Nursery FL. for all of their support! edric.


Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.

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