Excoecaria

Excoecaria cochinchinensis

Also called · Chinese croton

Glossy leaves, green on top and deep red underneath. Popular for hedges.

LightMorning sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 217

“Wear gloves when pruning. The milky sap burns skin and eyes.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Morning sun to full sun.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top of the soil is dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Well-draining soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A light feed every 2 months.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Garden gloves

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Faded red undersides

    More light.

  • Sap on skin

    Wash it off with plenty of water.

Garden, full sun

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