Tropical evergreen shrub (in warmer climates) widely grown for its fiery, variegated, mottled foliage. Leaves are oval and up to 8 inches long. Green- or copper-tinted catkin-like racemes appear periodically during the year. Often used in the place of flowering annuals. Excellent for use in well-drained containers.
Mature Size / Spread / Form | 1 - 2m / Erect, spreading |
Foliage Color | Dark to pale green or coppery red |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Sunlight tolerance | High |
Wind tolerance | Medium |
Salinity tolerance | Low |
Drought tolerance | Low |
Family name | EUPHORBIACEAE |