Croton Mamey
Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum ‘Mammy’
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| $150+ | $24.99 |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Croton Mamey highlights at a glance!
Specifications
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Growing Zones 10-11 or as an indoor plant
Breathtakingly colorful houseplants and lively outdoor hedges, the Mamey Croton Plant (Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum 'Mammy') feature leathery leaves splotched and spattered in yellow, orange, red, purple, bright pink and green variegated patterns. This creates a magnificently showy sunset array of colors on every leaf. What's more? Mamey grows in an upright twisted or corkscrew manner, creating ruffled leaf edges!
The large paddle-shaped leaves in a dizzying array of colors add instant impact indoors and out, and they're very forgiving and easy to care for! Dense and compact growth 2-3 feet in height, outdoor shrubs can reach a larger size. The unique growth has earned this shrubby plant the name Corkscrew Croton.
These brightly colored shrubs hail from Australia and Southeast Asia, where they grow as a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen perennial. Staying smaller and compact, Croton adds massive impact with a small footprint. For those living in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11, Croton Mamey can be grown outdoors and becomes an incredible specimen!
Planting and Application:
Croton deserves a place of honor in your home where it can display its striking foliage and soak up the sunshine. One of the few houseplants that love direct light, south, west, or east-facing window is a preferred location, these are easy-care air purifying plants and the unique growth makes them curious specimen pieces that deserve a prominent area in the home!
Outdoors in frost-free growing zones, Croton are used as hedges and specimen plants, creating small-scale accents and privacy, complementing mixed plantings in pots and planters around the porch, patio, balcony and front entry! Highlight either side of your home's front steps with a pair flanking your steps or a row along your driveway, sidewalk or paths! Dress up foundation plantings and tired beds with a fantastic boost of pure color!
- Showy Sunset-Colored Variegated Foliage
- Corkscrew Growth & Ruffled Edges
- Densely Growing Paddle Shaped Leaves
- Tropical Indoor Accent & Air Purifying Easy Care Houseplant
- Perennial Hedge, Accent & Specimen in Zones 10 - 11
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Croton needs a bright, partial shade outdoor location or bright filtered/indirect light while indoors for the most color. Tropical evergreen shrubs do not tolerate overly dry sites or soggy areas. Plant in a well-drained enriched environment with regular fertility and consistent moisture. They also dislike frost, so avoid drafts indoors and protect outdoor plants from frost. Prune off any sickly or poor growth, and pinch back any leggy growth to encourage bushiness and branching.
- Bright Indirect Light
- Moderate Consistent Moisture
- Regular Fertility & Enriched Well-Drained Soil
- Prune or Pinch Back Damaged, Sickly or Leggy Growth
- Rarely Bothered By Deer
Curvy color for your home can be yours - indoors or out - when you order the fantastic Croton Mamey plants today from NatureHills.com!
