The genus name ‘Codiaeum’ is derived from a Latinized version of the plant’s name in the Ternate vernacular, in which it is called kodiho.Mami Crotons stand about 42” inches tall, making one of the smallest cultivars in the Codiaeum genus.Typically, the plant has a spread of about 2’ feet.Mammy has very distinctive shiny, leathery, large, thick leaves.Individual leaves are about 8” inches long and an inch wide with an upright, twisting, curling, corkscrew growth habit.The green leaves display a wide variety of bright colors such as yellow, pink, shades of red orange.Colors are most intense if you grow croton plants outdoors in full sun.Watch out for sun scorch.If your plant seems to be suffering from too much sun, move it to an area with afternoon shade.
