Croton Mamey

Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum ‘Mammy’

$54⁸⁹ $89⁹⁹

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Delivery and Shipping

Shipping

To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

*If you have found your zone already, it will be highlighted in the table below.

Standard Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From	To	S&H
$0	$19.99	$24.99
$20	$49.99	$29.99
$50	$69.99	$34.99
$70	$99.99	$39.99
$100	$129.99	$44.99
$130	$149.99	$48.99
$150	$150+	Approx 28%

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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
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
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
#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
#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

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Codiaeum variegatum var. pictum ‘Mammy’
Growing Zones

10-11 or as an indoor plant
Mature Height

2 - 3 feet
Mature Spread

12 - 18 inches
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Medium

Growing Zones 10-11 or as an indoor plant

Find Your Growing Zone!

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.